Patient Care Technician - Orthopedic Inpatient Unit 50% Rotating - North Liberty Hospital

Join the University of Iowa Health Care – North Liberty Campus as a Patient Care Technician on our new orthopedic inpatient unit. This is a part-time position (50% rotating schedule) in a state-of-the-art acute care facility designed to provide exceptional care to patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries and procedures, including joint replacements, fracture repairs, spinal surgeries, and more. The 36-bed unit features cutting-edge facilities and a collaborative team environment focused on patient-centered care.

Clinical Setting

The North Liberty Campus is a 469,000-square-foot facility serving as the home of UI Health Care's nationally recognized orthopedics service line. In addition to the inpatient orthopedic unit, the campus features a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, a retail pharmacy, an emergency department, and comprehensive support services.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
• Perform medical asepsis when carrying out skills and tasks including phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, and Foley catheter removal; care for patients who are medically isolated
• Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative skin preparation, dressing changes, specimen collection, and application of binders and braces
• Perform special duties as taught and directed by the nurse in charge, including phlebotomy, ECG lead and 12-lead placement, and brace and pin site care
• Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharges
• Provide direct patient care including personal hygiene and comfort measures
• Turn, position, and ambulate patients
• Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies
• Feed patients, serve drinking water and nourishments, and record patient intake
• Assist patients with bedpans and urinals and record output
• Participate in nursing care conferences and report pertinent patient information and incidents to the nurse in charge
• Provide patient comfort measures through social interactions
• Share responsibility for preparation, proper use, and care of equipment and supplies; maintain neatness and cleanliness of the unit
• Assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for diagnostic or treatment procedures
• Clean areas per designated guidelines and standards using approved disinfectants and cleaning products
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a health care environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavior changes
• Strong written communication skills
• Customer service experience

Schedule

• 50% rotating schedule with weekend and holiday rotation
• Part-time appointment
• On-campus work modality

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly rate: $18.22 to commensurate with experience
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance options
• Generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Application Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Applicants must upload a resume that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications.