Patient Care Technician - Organ Transplant Center The University of Iowa - 4.1 Iowa City, IA Job Details Full-time 2 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Patient condition reporting Patient room cleaning Serving Heart rate monitoring Skin care Toileting assistance Medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Patient transfer methods Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Housekeeping assistance Phlebotomy specimen handling Preparing medical treatment area Orthopedic braces Personal grooming assistance Care coordination meetings experience Wound care supplies ECG placement Foley catheter Medical equipment cleaning Stocking Medical Assisting Patient interaction Medical assisting Patient incontinence care assistance Patient escort assistance Patient treatment Patient temperature monitoring Wound dressing Blood pressure monitors Full Job Description UI Health Care department of Nursing - Organ Transplant Center - 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 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. University of Iowa Health Care —recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is 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.®

Percent of Time:

100%

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Merit Plan Plan Schedule:

Monday-Friday 0730-1600/0800-1630, no weekends/holidays, late clinic rotation required.

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University Campus 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.

Application Process:

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Candidates must upload copy of their educational transcripts if they are not certified/registered as a Medical Assistant or if they have not completed a Medical Assistant Program. 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. For questions, contact Nicole Olmstead at .

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Patient Care Technician Appointment Type:

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On Campus Compensation Pay Level:

5

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