Night Shift Patient Care Technician - Postpartum & Newborn

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Postpartum & Newborn Unit to assist nursing staff in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves vital signs, basic procedures, patient hygiene, and mobility support, under nursing supervision.

The position is part-time with a 50-90% night schedule (2300-0730), rotating weekends and holidays as needed, located in the John Pappajohn Pavilion in Iowa City. Merit pay and comprehensive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality and care of patients by age.
• Familiarity with sanitation and health hazards.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain and record vital signs (temp, pulse, respiration, BP).
• Perform phlebotomy, IV/ Foley care.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Provide patient hygiene and comfort; assist with bedpan/urinal.
• Transport patients and supplies; stock rooms.
• Participate in nursing conferences and report pertinent information.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Patient care

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Data entry

Keyboarding

Tools

None

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Postpartum & Newborn Unit to assist nursing staff in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves vital signs, basic procedures, patient hygiene, and mobility support, under nursing supervision.

The position is part-time with a 50-90% night schedule (2300-0730), rotating weekends and holidays as needed, located in the John Pappajohn Pavilion in Iowa City. Merit pay and comprehensive benefits apply.