Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience Intermediate Unit (6JC) 50-100% | Iowa, IA

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  • Location: Iowa City, IA

stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®Neuroscience Intermediate Unit (6 JCP)The 6 JCP unit is a 47-bed intermediate and acute care neuroscience unit caring for adult neurology and neurosurgical patient population requiring telemetry monitoring, ventriculostomies with intracranial pressure monitoring, and intensive neurological monitoring.

Patient diagnoses include stroke, central nervous system (CNS) autoimmune diseases, surgeries of the brain and spinal cord, and neurological traumas involving the head, brain, and spinal cord. Our honors and awards include: Joint Commission Stroke Center of Excellence Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center Joint Commission

Gold Seal of Approval for stroke care The Joint Commission Designated Primary Stroke Center 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 Percent of Time: 50-100% - 20-40 hours per week Schedule: Varying shifts available and will include a weekend rotation and holiday rotation Location: John Colloton Pavilion Rotations: Every third weekend, Rotating holidays Merit Pay Plan: hr.

uiowa. edu/pay/merit-plan 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 For more information about Why Iowa? click HERE! Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Ability to read, write and follow instructions. Please include a resume with your submission. 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 the Kylie Guy at sful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Additional Information Classification Title: Patient Care Technician Appointment Type: Merit Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 5 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Kylie Guy Contact Email: University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, interaction, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U. S. veteran, service in the U. S. military, interactionual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

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