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Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience Intermediate Unit (6JC) - 50%

Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience Intermediate Unit (6JC) - 50%

University of IowaIowa City, IA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Nursing

University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is : Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Neuroscience Intermediate Unit (6 JCP)

The 6 JCP unit is a 47-bed intermediate and acute care neuroscience unit caring for adult neurology and neurosurgical patient population requiring telemetry monitoring, ventriculostomies with intracranial pressure monitoring, and intensive neurological monitoring. Patient diagnoses include stroke, central nervous system (CNS) autoimmune diseases, surgeries of the brain and spinal cord, and neurological traumas involving the head, brain, and spinal cord. Our honors and awards include :

  • Joint Commission Stroke Center of Excellence
  • Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
  • Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for stroke care
  • The Joint Commission Designated Primary Stroke Center

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

  • Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
  • Carry 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
  • Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc
  • Perform 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
  • Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharges
  • Directly provide for patients' personal hygiene and comfort
  • Turn, positions and ambulates patients
  • Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies
  • Feed patients, serve drinking water and nourishments, and record patients' intake
  • Assist patients with bedpans and urinals and record output
  • Participate in nursing care conferences; report pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge
  • Provide for patient comfort measures through social interactions
  • Share 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
  • Clean 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 : Day and Night rotating shifts, will include a weekend rotation and holiday rotation Location : University Campus, Iowa City, IA 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 For more information about Why Iowa?, click HERE!

    Minimum Eligibility Requirements : Ability to read, write and follow instructions. Please include a resume with your submission. 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 Kylie Guy at kylie-guy@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. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

    Classification Title : Patient Care Technician

    Appointment Type : Merit

    Schedule : Part-time

    Work Modality Options : On Campus

    Pay Level : 5

    Contact Information

    Organization : Healthcare

    Contact Name : Kylie Guy

    Contact Email : kylie-guy@uiowa.edu

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