86 Healthcare jobs in North Liberty

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $10,000 based on years of experience!

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking to hire 50%-100% Staff Nurses to join our newly created Transfer Care team in the Emergency Department (ED) at our University Campus.

The ED Transfer Care Nurse is a member of the ED inpatient team that initiates inpatient care for the adult patient population. This team cares for a variety of admitted medical and surgical patients within the ED. The Transfer Care Nurse team emphasizes flexibility and adaptability.

The ED Transfer Care Nurse will assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.

Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include (but not limited to):

* Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness.
* Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations.
* Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings.
* Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
* Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response.
* Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan.
* Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care.
* Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
* Follows universal precautions.
* Other duties as assigned

Become one of Iowa's best nurses. Join the Nursing team at Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center, University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United State. As a three-time winner of the Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program, UI Health Care offers you the opportunity to advance your nursing skills. Work in an environment where your co-workers are committed to excellence, education, and innovation. We are dedicated to providing evidence based, family-centered care while working and learning with a full interdisciplinary team.

Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Percent of Time: 50 - 100%

Schedule example: 50%-100% positions available. 20-40 hours per week dependent upon percentage of position. Rotating D/E/N shifts and rotating days off. 8/12 hour shifts available. Weekend and holiday rotating assignments required. Orientation will be at 100% schedule/40 hours per week. Orientation duration may vary.

Location: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa

SEIU Pay Plan: $0,000 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.*

Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of up to 10,000 per year

Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation assistance available to qualified applicants. more information about Why Iowa? click here

Education Required:

* An Associate's Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required
* License to practice nursing in the state of Iowa required by date of hire

Experience Requirements:

* Minimum of six months RN inpatient hospital nursing experience or completion of senior internship/preceptorship or completion of at least 100 clinical hours on med/surg or step-down unit.
* Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team
* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
* Successful history in building/facilitating interpersonal relationships involving patients, families, colleagues, and student-learners
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
* General proficiency with computers

Desired Qualifications:

* Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing is highly desired
* If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
* Experience in Telemetry and/or neurology experience is desired
* Knowledge of university policies and procedures is desired

Application Process:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be asked to provide five (5) professional references and will be subject to a criminal background check. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions or additional information please contact Emergency Medicine HR at

Additional Information

* Classification Title: Staff Nurse
* Appointment Type: SEIU
* Schedule: Full-time
* Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

* Pay Level: 6

Contact Information

* Organization: Healthcare
* Contact Name: Jill Presler
* Contact Email:

All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $10,000

University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) (5 RCP)

This 26-bed unit provides comprehensive high-tech intensive care to acutely ill adults with a wide variety of complex critically ill patients with multiple medical issues who demonstrate a deterioration of health requiring critical care nursing. Patient diagnoses include multi-system failure respiratory failure, severe sepsis, overdoses (OD), GIB, medical neuro, various cancers, and bone marrow transplants. State of the art technology is implemented in MICU including il-2 therapy, VV ECMO, CRRT, ventilators, vasoactive drugs and preforms many bedside procedures. MICU provides total patient care involving a multidisciplinary approach, in conjunction with state-of-the-art technology, for systematic assessment and improvement of care to the critically ill patients. In 2012 we were awarded a National award for outstanding achievement and leadership for elimination of Ventilator Associated pneumonia.

Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:

* Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness
* Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations
* Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings
* Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
* Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response
* Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan
* Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care
* Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions

Percent of Time: 60% - 24 hours per week

Schedule: Weekend Option, straight days (must have 3+ years of ICU experience) OR straight nights (must have 2+ years of ICU experience), holidays that fall on the weekend

Location: University Campus, Iowa City, IA

SEIU Pay Plan: Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of up to $5,000 per year

Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. more information about Why Iowa?, click here

Education Required:

* An Associate's Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required

Experience Required:

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions


* General computer skills are required

Certifications:

* Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
* Current ACLS certification is desired

Desirable Qualifications:

* Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired
* If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
* Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar 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 Kylie Guy at

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: Staff Nurse
* Appointment Type: SEIU
* Schedule: Part-time

Compensation

* Pay Level: 52

Contact Information

* Organization: Healthcare
* Contact Name: Kylie Guy
* Contact Email:

Description

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the Medical Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP) within the Medical Surgical Services (MSS) Division. Our Medical-Surgical Services Division is one of the largest in the hospital, with more than 260 of our 811 beds assigned to medical-surgical care settings. The Medical Surgical Oncology Unit is a 44-bed adult medical-surgical oncology, urology unit. This unit is part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer center and Silver Beacon Award of Excellence Unit. This unit is ranked 43rd in the nation for cancer care according to US. News and World Report.

Surgical patients receiving post-op care for laparoscopic and complex oncology related surgeries including:

• Thyroidectomies
• Gastrectomies
• Adrenalectomies
• Splenectomies
• Liver resections
• Bowel resections
• Melanoma excisions
• Pancreaticoduodenectomies (Whipple procedure)

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Percent of Time: 90%, 36 hours per week

Schedule: Night Shifts with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: Iowa City, IA

Merit Pay Plan: Pay Level 5:

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans - click here for details
• For more information about why you should select UI Health Care, click here

Qualifications

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Desired Requirements:

• CNA

A resume is required as part of the application process. This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 10 calendar days. At the end of the 10-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Tiffany Perkins at

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Cardiovascular Technologist

External hires can get up to a $30,000 sign on bonus!

Work Shift: Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing all required procedures in the cardiovascular department, operating specialized equipment including but not limited to the x-ray equipment within the cardiac catheterization laboratory and computer systems.

Job Duties

• Operates all radiographic equipment utilizing the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle, maintaining a safe radiological environment.
• Prepares and operates other equipment related to cardiac catheterization & angiography; i.e., ISTAT machine, AVOXimeter, Hemochron, etc.
• Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms in proper working condition, reporting malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
• Provides direct patient care ensuring the quality and continuity of patient care.
• Contributes to the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department.
• Functions as a member of the team, including hemodynamic monitoring and assisting with physicians during procedures.
• Assists in maintaining adequate supply inventory for the department, notifies appropriate person when stock is low.
• Enters patient charges and reviews for accuracy if assigned.
• Participates in on-call schedule, working as needed after normal operating hours.
• Schedules cases as needed.
• Pulls venous and arterial lines.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of cardiac catheterization/cardiovascular procedures and equipment is desirable.
• Competent with information and computer systems.
• Must obtain and maintain sedation and EKG competency annually.
• Must take Medication Administration test at time of hire/transfer.

Professional Experience

• Experience in cardiovascular or interventional radiology preferred.
• One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred.

Education

• Education sufficient to obtain required licensure/certifications.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Iowa Permit to Practice required. American Registry of Radiologic Technology required, certification as Cardiovascular Technologist preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), certification in accordance with American Heart Association required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), certification in accordance with American Heart Association required within 6 months of hire.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Details

Client Name
WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER Decorah 52101
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Allied Health Professional
Specialty
CT Technician
Job ID

Job Title
Allied Healthcare - CT - Winneshiek Medical Center
Weekly Pay
$3096.0

Shift Details

Shift
4 Day Shifts X 10 Hrs
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
10/04/2025
End Date
01/03/2026
Duration
13 Week(s)

Client Details

Address
901 Montgomery ST.
State
IA
Zip Code
52101

Patient Care Technician/Registrar

Rotating shifts

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing safe and effective patient care by performing tasks and support functions under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse. The Patient Care Technician/Registrar may fulfill an expanded role by performing additional tasks and responsibilities as delegated by their department.

Job Duties

• Ensures that accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families, and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome
• Provides safe and effective patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse by performing tasks and support functions as delegated by department
• Observes and communicates to the licensed nurse any changes in patient condition and pertinent information regarding the needs of the patient and/or significant others
• Demonstrates effective and age appropriate communication as well as the ability to understand the needs of the patient including non-verbal communication, fears, anxieties and language/cultural barriers
• Maintains accurate and real time documentation of patient care provided
• Assures patient privacy by knocking on doors, closing curtains and protecting patient information
• Responds within scope of practice to emergencies and life threatening conditions
• Demonstrates support for changes in practice designed to improve performance.
• Organizes and prioritizes daily work, taking into account the needs of patients, families and other health care workers
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and department work areas
• Assists in identifying quality improvement opportunities and demonstrate support for changes in practice designed to improve performance
• Ability to prioritize tasks, identify needs for changes in priorities and takes the initiative to recommend and implement changes in concert with their supervisor.
• Performs department specific duties as outlined on the department specific developmental checklist.
• Attends departmental/hospital meetings, activities or special projects per departmental guidelines.
• Practices cost containment efforts on a shift to shift basis by efficient use of time and resources, i.e., man-hours, patient charges, equipment, supplies, etc.
• Ensures registration is complete, and if not able to complete, initiates the necessary follow up.
• Maintains patient record by editing and completing other functions.
• Maintains departmental functions when systems are not operating.
• Works with volunteers and assists them when needed.
• Projects competent and caring attitude to clients. Represents the hospital and department in a positive manner. Maintain confidentiality of patients, specimens and records. Inventory and deliver supplies to clients' offices as requested.
• Ensures specimen integrity through the use of designated specimen tracking equipment when made available.
• Safely drives a hospital owned vehicle to and from Mercy facilities.
• Maintains maintenance logs on vehicles as instructed by the department manager.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide safe and effective patient care.
• Must have the ability to remain focused in stressful situations and understand and perform multiple tasks quickly.

Professional Experience

• Previous Patient Care Tech or Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• In addition, ONE of the following is preferred:
• completed a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Health Support Professional program
• a minimum of 2 years in a baccalaureate program
• first year student in an ADN program
• comparable education, training, and experience as a CNA or EMT in the absence of successful completion of a CNA or Health Support Professional program

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must meet insurability requirements for purposes of utilizing Mercy vehicles - must be at least age 18 required.
• Must provide and maintain a good driving record, documented at hire, by a copy of a Motor Vehicle record.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Overview

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The PCT will report and record observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Partners with the RN and other healthcare team members to achieve patient care outcomes and goals of care, as identified in the plan of care.
• Obtains records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR, as identified in the PCT Scope of Practice. Competency validation and documentation of skill performance is required.
• Performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members, following competency validation.
• May assist with responsibilities of the Unit Secretary, per department expectations and appropriate competency validation.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• May assist in transporting medications that are not controlled substances from pharmacy delivery devices to medication storage areas on patient care unit, as well as transporting medications from patient care unit to pharmacy.
• Demonstrates an awareness of patient and personal safety.
• Incorporates St. Luke’s Comfort/C.A.R.E. Professional Practice Model in their daily care. 

Effective Communication

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills with patients, families, healthcare team members and other customers. Verbal communication is clear and precise. Written communication is legible, if handwritten, and done in a timely manner using approved abbreviations.
• Verbally presents factual, concise, and timely information and/or patient care data to the RN, the healthcare team, patients and/or family members in a professional manner.
• Real-time EMR documentation is done in accordance with hospital and unit policies.
• Hand-offs will be done with attention to detail and with safety as a high priority. Hand-offs are utilized to communicate patient treatment and assessment information, patient education needs, goals of care and other quality care measures at each change of caregiver or setting of care.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to provide patient care.
  • Consults with RN and/or other healthcare team members, as appropriate.
  • Obtains instruction and supervision, as necessary, when implementing new or unfamiliar tasks or duties.
  • Complies with established department routines, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Maintain current BLS certification
• Writes, reads, speaks, and comprehends fluent English
• Be able to complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Records

Patient Care Technician

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking to hire 50-100% Patient Care Technicians in the Emergency Department (ED). Under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses, the ED Patient Care Technician will perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care.

Duties include (but not limited to):

• Perform EKGs throughout the Emergency Department as well as throughout the entire hospital.
• Set up rooms for patient admission.
• Clean equipment, patient bedside area and nursing unit.
• Transport patients by bed, cart or wheelchair.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and Nursing unit.
• Perform basic CPR as required.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist patients with bedpans, urinals and perineal cleansing.
• Perform patient personal hygiene such as bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming and oral care for patients.
• Turn, position, and ambulate patients.
• Take temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
• Enter daily patient record charting in computer.
• Transport equipment, specimens and supplies.

Percent of Time: 50% - 100% Schedule: 20-40 hours a week dependent on percentage of position:

• Rotating day/evening/night shifts
• Combination of 8 & 12-hour shifts, dependent on unit needs
• Weekend and holiday rotating assignments required
• Orientation duration may vary

Staff Type: Merit Salary:

Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions

Desired Qualifications:

• Direct patient-care experience
• Work experience in a health care environment
• Strong written communication skills
• Customer service experience
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• At least six months of recent Emergency Room experience and/or EMT-B certification

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. 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. For questions, contact UIHC-EMS-HR@ or

Description

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the Medical Surgical Oncology Unit (4JPP) within the Medical Surgical Services (MSS) Division. Our Medical-Surgical Services Division is one of the largest in the hospital, with more than 260 of our 811 beds assigned to medical-surgical care settings. The Medical Surgical Oncology Unit is a 44-bed adult medical-surgical oncology, urology unit. This unit is part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer center and Silver Beacon Award of Excellence Unit. This unit is ranked 43rd in the nation for cancer care according to US. News and World Report.

Surgical patients receiving post-op care for laparoscopic and complex oncology related surgeries including:

• Thyroidectomies
• Gastrectomies
• Adrenalectomies
• Splenectomies
• Liver resections
• Bowel resections
• Melanoma excisions
• Pancreaticoduodenectomies (Whipple procedure)

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Percent of Time: 100% - 40 hours per week

Schedule: Night Shifts with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: Iowa City, IA

Merit Pay Plan: Pay Level 5:

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans - click here for details
• For more information about why you should select UI Health Care, click here

Qualifications

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Desired Requirements:

• CNA

A resume is required as part of the application process. This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 10 calendar days. At the end of the 10-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Tiffany Perkins at

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.