PRN Patient Care Technician - Pediatric Specialty Clinic

Under direct supervision, assists 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.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
2. 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.
3. Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc.
4. 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.
5. Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
6. Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
7. Turns, positions and ambulates patients.
8. Transports patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
9. Feeds patients, serves drinking water and nourishments, and records patients' intake.
10. Assists patients with bedpans and urinals and records output.
11. Participates in nursing care conferences; reports pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge.
12. Provides for patient comfort measures through social interactions.
13. Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and for neatness and cleanliness of unit.
14. May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse.
15. Cleans areas per designated guidelines andstandards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment
16. Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.

Percent of Time:PRN, as needed
Schedule:Candidates must be able to meet 24 hours/month between the hours of 0730-1700
Location:Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

Please send a resume as part of the application process to megan-garton@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.