Patient Care Technician - Medical Surgical Cardiology Intermediate Care Unit (4RC) - 50% - Nights

University Care—of Iowa Health 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 Surgical Cardiology Unit (4 RCP) – Gold Beacon Unit:

4RCP is a 47-bed unit providing care for adult medical cardiology, cardiac and thoracic surgery patients requiring telemetry monitoring, temporary cardiac pacing, vasoactive and anticoagulant medication infusions. The unit provides care to postoperative patients including esophagectomies, Nissen fundoplications, thoracotomies, heart transplantation, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements and transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR). 4RCP also provides care to patients with cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension, chest pain, post percutaneous coronary interventions, as well as arrhythmia management. In addition, the unit is certified to provide care to patients with left ventricular-assist-devices (LVAD). Through a multidisciplinary teamwork approach, 4RCP was awarded with a Gold Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN); this is the only Gold Beacon Award in the state of Iowa. Our certifications include:

• Joint Commission Advanced Disease Specific Certification for Ventricular Assist Device
• Joint Commission Certification for Ventricular Assist Device Destination Therapy
• Joint Commission Certification for Cardiac Valve Repair and Replacement
• Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification for Aortic Aneurysm
• Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification for Valve Repair and Replacement

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure

• Carry 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

• Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc

• Perform 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

• Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharges

• Directly provide for patients' personal hygiene and comfort

• Turn, positions and ambulates patients

• Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies

• Feed patients, serve drinking water and nourishments, and record patients' intake

•  Assist patients with bedpans and urinals and record output

• Participate in nursing care conferences; report pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge

• Provide for patient comfort measures through social interactions

• Share 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

• Clean areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment

• Stock and su