Compassionate Patient Care Technician (80%)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Pomerantz Surgery Center is seeking a part-time 80% Patient Care Technician who assists the nursing team in providing patient care in inpatient and outpatient areas under direct supervision.

The role requires familiarity with a wide range of nursing procedures, including vital signs, phlebotomy support, specimen collection, and basic therapeutic tasks. Exceptional communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members and health care staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health hazards.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.
• Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
• Perform basic nursing duties under supervision.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Provide for patient Hygiene, comfort and safety.
• Transport patients, equipment, specimens and supplies.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.

Skills

Vital signs

Nursing procedures

Communication

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Data entry

Tools

EMR software

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Pomerantz Surgery Center is seeking a part-time 80% Patient Care Technician who assists the nursing team in providing patient care in inpatient and outpatient areas under direct supervision.

The role requires familiarity with a wide range of nursing procedures, including vital signs, phlebotomy support, specimen collection, and basic therapeutic tasks. Exceptional communication and confidentiality are essential.