PRN Patient Care Technician Heartland Drive Neurology

The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient centered PRN Patient Care Technician to work at our UICC Heartland Drive Neurology Clinic.Our Neurology Clinic provides consultation services, evaluations, diagnosis, and treatments for adult patients with a broad spectrum of disorders affecting the nervous system. Our general neurologists are committed to providing specialized care with a generalist perspective, ensuring an innovative, effective, and personalized approach, and diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of neurological conditions. Patients with any neurologic problem, uncertain about their neurological condition, experiencing neurological symptoms, or needing a neurological evaluation may receive care in the general neurology outpatient clinic.This role may float to other ambulatory clinics within UI Community Clinics based on clinical need.

Position Summary:

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.

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 braces, etc.

* Performs special duties as taught and directed by the nurse in charge including but not limited to phlebotomy, an ECG lead/12 lead placement.

* 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.

* Serves drinking water and nourishments.

* Assists patients with bedpans and urinals and records output.

* 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 clinic.

* 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 andstandards demonstrating

* Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards

Percent of Time:Hourly (20 hours per month)

Schedule: Variable hours, Monday - Friday between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM. Standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch. No weekends, on call time, or holidays required.

Location: Heartland Drive, Coralville (and surround clinics/locations based on clinic needs)

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

• Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.

In order to be considered, applicantsmust send your resumethat clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

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.