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PRN Patient Care Tech - Orthopedics

University of Iowa
United States, Iowa, Iowa City
5 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
May 29, 2025

PRN Patient Care Tech - Orthopedics







Posting ID 150213
Department NLH-Orthopedics/North Liberty Hospital and Clinics
Jobcode Patient Care Technician
Working Title PRN Patient Care Tech - Orthopedics
Details

Duties to Include:



  • 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:



  • 24 hours a month, clinic hours during the week.


Minimum Eligibility Requirements:




  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions


Contact
REBECCA BEGGS
Phone: 319-356-0432
Email: rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu
Application Instructions to apply send a copy of your resume to rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu
Ad Start Date 05/29/2025
Ad End Date 06/02/2025
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