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Description
The University of Iowa Health Care's Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking to hire a 90% Patient Care Technician in the Emergency Department at the Medical Center North Liberty. 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 : 90%
Schedule : Rotating shifts, will include weekends and holiday rotation as assigned
Location: North Liberty, IA
Pay Grade: 5 (
Benefit Highlights: Regular salaried position located in North Liberty, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Qualifications
Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Ability to read, write and follow instructions
Desired Qualification s: 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
Please include a resume with your submission. 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. For questions or additional information, please contact
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.
Worksite address
iowa city, IA, 52245, US
Who can apply
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