Compassionate Patient Care Technician

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care in Iowa City is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in in-patient and out-patient areas. The role requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures and a commitment to patient comfort and safety.

This part-time position offers a 0630–1900 schedule on the downtown campus, with merit-based compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, health/dental/life insurance options, and employer retirement

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and health care staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
• Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide personal hygiene support and comfort to patients.
• Turn, position, and ambulate patients; transport patients and supplies.
• Assist with basic procedures and aseptic techniques as trained by nurses.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Computer data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care in Iowa City is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in in-patient and out-patient areas. The role requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures and a commitment to patient comfort and safety.

This part-time position offers a 0630–1900 schedule on the downtown campus, with merit-based compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, health/dental/life insurance options, and employer retirement