Patient Care Technician- Postpartum, Newborn, Gynecology Unit (3JPP) - 50% Day/Evening

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Postpartum/Gynecology (3 JPP):
3 John Pappajohn Pavilion (3 JPP) is a 24-bed inpatient unit dedicated for women's services. Gynecological services include: Post-surgery care of total abdominal hysterectomies, robotic hysterectomies, myomectomies, fallopian tube reanastomosis, exploratory laparotomy of pelvic masses, and repair of uterine and vaginal wall prolapses. Postpartum/newborn services include: couplet care, electronic infant security, lactation specialists, and support from Mother's Milk Bank of Iowa.

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist 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:

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

• Carry 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.

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

• Perform 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.

• Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.

• Directly provide for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.

• Turn, positions and ambulates patients.

• Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.

• Feed patients, serve drinking water and nourishments, and record patients' intake.

• Assist patients with bedpans and urinals and record output.

• Participate in nursing care conferences; report pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge.

• Provide for patient comfort measures through social interactions.

• Share 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.

• Clean 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.

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.

Percent of Time: 50%
Schedule: Day/Evening shifts, every 3rd weekend, rotating holidays
Location: John Pappajohn Pavilion
Rotations: Every third weekend, Rotating holidays
Merit Pay Plan: Pay Grade 5

Benefits 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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