University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursingis seeking a Cast Technician (Patient Care Technician) who under direct supervision, assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in the in-patient and out-patient care areas. Their work requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Application and adjustment of various casts, braces, splints, etc. to patients with approval from a provider.
• Instructing patients in proper care of cast and splints, including walking casts and boots.
• EMR documentation of services performed, and charges applied.
• Maintain supplies and equipment needed for various casting procedures.
• Help coordinate patient throughput in the Orthopedic cast room(s).
• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as dressing changes, Suture removal, 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.
• Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
• Turns, positions, and ambulates patients.
• Utilized ergonomic equipment and lifts to optimize patient care.
• Transports patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as required.

Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday - Friday. 0800-1630. No holidays or weekends.
Hourly: $17.00
Location: University Campus
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits