Labor & Delivery Patient Care Technician

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist the nursing team in providing high‑quality patient care in inpatient and outpatient areas. You will perform a variety of nursing support tasks, maintain records, and help coordinate tests and appointments under the direction of clinical staff.

This full‑time role offers evening and weekend rotations, on‑campus work modality, shift differentials, and a comprehensive benefits package including

Qualifications

• Required: high school diploma or equivalent with clerical/healthcare exposure.
• Preferred: 6 months clerical experience and public/customer service experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and proficiency in MS Word/MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients, visitors and health care professionals in a positive, cooperative manner.
• Uses electronic communication systems to coordinate care and share information with the team.
• Maintains hospital records, admits patients and updates census information accurately.
• Answers call lights, relays information to appropriate staff, and supports unit operations.
• Assists staff in scheduling patient tests and appointments and uses clinical applications.
• Performs routine clerical duties and processes charges as needed, maintaining accuracy.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist the nursing team in providing high‑quality patient care in inpatient and outpatient areas. You will perform a variety of nursing support tasks, maintain records, and help coordinate tests and appointments under the direction of clinical staff.

This full‑time role offers evening and weekend rotations, on‑campus work modality, shift differentials, and a comprehensive benefits package including