Patient Care Technician, Orthopedics Clinic, North Liberty Campus
University of Iowa

Job Info

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The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care's nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician who under direct supervision, assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in the 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:

• Application, adjustment, and removal of various casts, braces, splints, etc. to patients with approval from a provider.
• Instructing patients in proper care of cast and splints, including walking casts and boots.
• EMR documentation of services performed, and charges applied.
• Maintain supplies and equipment needed for various casting procedures.
• Help coordinate patient throughput in the Orthopedic cast room(s).
• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as 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.
• Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
• Turns, positions, and ambulates patients.
• Utilized ergonomic equipment and lifts to optimize patient care.
• Transports patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as required.

Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday - Friday. 0800-1630. No holidays or weekends.
Hourly: $17.51 to commensurate
Location: North Liberty Campus
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

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. For questions or additional information, please contact Rebecca Beggs at rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10calendar 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 Rebecca Beggs at rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu. Successful 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: Rebecca Beggs
• Contact Email: rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu

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