Patient Care Technician - Stead Family Children's Hospital (Pediatric Inpatient Float) 50% - 20 hours / week

Nursing Opportunity

Under direct supervision, assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in in-patient and out-patient care areas. Their work requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure

Carries out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks including but not limited to phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, & Foley catheter removal and cares for patients who are medically isolated

Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc

Performs special duties as taught and directed by the nurse in charge including but not limited to phlebotomy, ECG lead / 12 lead placement, and brace / pin site cares

Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges

Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort

Turns, positions and ambulates patients

Transports patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies

Feeds patients, serves drinking water and nourishments, and records patients' intake

Assists patients with bedpans and urinals and records output

Participates in nursing care conferences; reports pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge

Provides for patient comfort measures through social interactions

Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and for neatness and cleanliness of unit

May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse

Cleans areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment

Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units

Percent of Time : 50% - 20 hours per week

Schedule : Evening / Night rotation, hours will be between 3 : 00 pm - 7 : 00 am, every third weekend, one summer and one winter holiday

Location : Stead Family Children's Hospital

Merit Pay Plan :

Benefits Highlights :

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements : Ability to read, write and follow instructions

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

For questions or additional information, please contact Megan Garton at megan-garton@uiowa.edu

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential / education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Classification Title : Patient Care Technician

Appointment Type : Merit

Schedule : Part-time

Pay Level : 5

Organization : Healthcare

Contact Name : Megan Garton

Contact Email : megan-garton@uiowa.edu