Patient Care Technician 100% - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Duties To Include

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Ambulatory Surgery 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 in-patient and out-patient care areas. Their work requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care.

• May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse.
• Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and for neatness and cleanliness of unit.
• Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
• Assists patients with bedpans and urinals and records output.
• Feeds patients, serves drinking water and nourishments, and records patients’ intake.
• Provides for patient comfort measures through social interaction.
• Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc.
• Directly provides for patients’ personal hygiene and comfort.
• Turns, positions and ambulates patients.
• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• 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.
• Participates in nursing care conferences, reports pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge.
• Transports patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
• 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.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.
• Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally, electronically, and in writing with patients, family members and health care staff.
• Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—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.®

UI Health Care Core Values (WECARE)

Welcoming

We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.

Excellence

We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.

Collaboration

We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork – guided by compassion – is the best way to work.

Accountability

We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgement occur.

Respect

We are committed to ensuring the UI Health Care is an inclusive environment where individuals from the full spectrum of diversity – which includes identity, backgrounds, cultures, ability, and perspective – feel safe, seen and valued.

Equity

We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness in research, health care, education, and health.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Location: Pomerantz Family Pavilion at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Rotations: Rotating schedule between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Hours may be adjusted based on departmental needs.

Pay Grade

https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/guide-pay-plans

Benefits Highlights

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Desirable Qualifications

• 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 follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. For questions, contact Aimee Cusic at [email protected].

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Classification Title: Patient Care Technician
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: 35,360.00
• Starting Salary Maximum: 48,318.40
• Pay Level: 5

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Contact Name: Aimee Cusic