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PRN Float Patient Care Technician - Downtown Campus

University of Iowa
United States, Iowa, Iowa City
5 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Mar 11, 2025

PRN Float Patient Care Technician - Downtown Campus

Posting ID 148713
Department DTH-Nursing Adm/UIHC Downtown Hospital
Jobcode Patient Care Technician
Working Title PRN Float Patient Care Technician - Downtown Campus
Details

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 andstandards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment
  • Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units


Schedule:Work at least 24 hours/month, hours will vary, holiday rotation

Qualifications

Key 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.



Minimum Eligibility Requirements:



  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions


Desired Qualifications:



  • Direct patient-care experience
  • Work experience in a health care environment
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Customer service experience

Contact
MEGAN BIGELOW
Phone: 319-259-5410
Email: penelope-berger@uiowa.edu
Application Instructions Please send resume to Penni Berger at penelope-berger@uiowa.edu
Ad Start Date 03/11/2025
Ad End Date 05/02/2025
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