Patient Care Technician - North Dodge IVF Procedure Suite

Nursing Technician

UI Health Care department of Nursing - North Dodge IVF Procedure Suite is seeking a 100% Patient Care Technician who under direct supervision, assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in the 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 : 100% Schedule : Monday-Friday 7 : 30-4. Weekend availability based on procedure suite need if desired however no weekends or holidays required. Hourly : Merit Plan Plan Location : 1360 North Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52245 Benefits Highlights : Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at : https : / / hr.uiowa.edu / benefits

Minimum Eligibility Requirements : Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. For questions or additional information, please contact Nicole Olmstead at nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu.

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. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential / education verification.