Patient Care Technician 75%-100% - Perioperative Department - North Liberty

University of Iowa Health Care - Medical Center North Liberty department of Perioperative Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician. They are unlicensed staff members who work under direct supervision of a nurse to assist 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. 

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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. 

Schedule: 75%-100%
Hourly: $18.22 to commensurate
Hours: Rotating hours between 0530-2030 Monday- Friday. No overnight, weekend, or holiday hours. 8- or 10-hour shifts are available based on percentage.
Location: Medical Center North Liberty

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

The new University of Iowa Health Care – North Liberty Campus is a 469,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility serving as the home of UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line. It offers coordinated, comprehensive, and accessible care across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings.

In addition to world-class orthopedic care, the campus features a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, a retail pharmacy, an emergency department, and a wide range of support services. Every element of the facility is thoughtfully designed to deliver an exceptional experience for patients and staff, support excellence in clinical care, education, and research, and foster meaningful community partnerships.

UI Health Care is building a welcoming, skilled, and collaborative team to help launch this innovative campus and advance our mission: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Minimum Eligibility Requirement:

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Has experience working in a health care environment  

• Ability to communicate effectively with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavior changes 

• Strong written communication skills 

• Customer service experience 

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. 

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 mcnl-hr@healthcare.uiowa.edu.