Patient Care Technician Stead Family Children's Hospital (Pediatric Inpatient Float) 50 20 hoursweek Job at UIOWA, Iowa, Johnson County, IA

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  • UIOWA
  • Iowa, Johnson County, IA

Job Description

Under direct supervision assists the 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:

  1. Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature pulse respiration and blood pressure

  2. 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

  3. Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas preoperative preparation of the skin dressing changes collecting specimens applying binders braces etc

  4. 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

  5. Assists with patient admission transfers and discharges

  6. Directly provides for patients personal hygiene and comfort

  7. Turns positions and ambulates patients

  8. Transports patients equipment specimens and supplies

  9. Feeds patients serves drinking water and nourishments and records patients intake

  10. Assists patients with bedpans and urinals and records output

  11. Participates in nursing care conferences; reports pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge

  12. Provides for patient comfort measures through social interactions

  13. Shares responsibility for preparation proper use and care of equipment and supplies and for neatness and cleanliness of unit

  14. May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse

  15. Cleans areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants cleaning products and care of the housekeeping equipment

  16. Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units

Percent of Time: 50% - 20 hours per week
Schedule: Evening/Night rotation hours will be between 3:00 pm - 7:00 am every third weekend one summer and one winter holiday
Location: Stead Family Childrens Hospital
Merit Pay Plan: 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
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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 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 Megan Garton at

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification . Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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Required Experience:

IC

Job Tags

Part time, Summer holiday, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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