Patient Care Technician- Postpartum, Newborn, Gynecology Unit (3JPP) 50-100% Nights
Patient Care Technician- Postpartum, Newborn, Gynecology Unit (3JPP) 50-100% Nights
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University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 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.
Postpartum/Gynecology (3 JPP):
3 John Pappajohn Pavilion (3 JPP) is a 24-bed inpatient unit dedicated for womens services include: Post-surgery care of total abdominal hysterectomies robotic hysterectomies myomectomies fallopian tube reanastomosis exploratory laparotomy of pelvic masses and repair of uterine and vaginal wall services include: couplet care electronic infant security lactation specialists and support from Mothers Milk Bank of Iowa.
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist 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.
- Carryout 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.
- Performsimple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas preoperative preparation of the skin dressing changes collecting specimens applying binders braces etc.
- Performspecial 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.
- Assistwith patient admission transfers and discharges.
- Directly providefor patients personal hygiene and comfort.
- Turn positions and ambulates patients.
- Transportpatients equipment specimens and supplies.
- Feedpatients servedrinking water and nourishments and record patients intake.
- Assistpatients with bedpans and urinals and recordoutput.
- Participatein nursing care conferences; reportpertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge.
- Providefor patient comfort measures through social interactions.
- Shareresponsibility 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.
- Cleanareas 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.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally electronically and in writing with patients family members and health care staff.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
- Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Knowledge of medical terminology instruments and supplies.
- Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.
- Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.
Percent of Time: 50%
Schedule: Nights every 3rd weekend rotating holidays
Location:John Pappajohn Pavilion
Rotations:Every third weekend Rotating holidays
Merit Pay Plan:Pay Grade 5
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 IowaclickHERE!
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 of10calendar 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 Kiley Skay at
Successful candidates will be required toself-discloseanyconviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
