Patient Care Technician - 100% ASC Perioperative

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center is seeking a 100% Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in inpatient and outpatient areas. You will perform vital signs, phlebotomy tasks, sterile techniques, and basic diagnostic procedures under supervision.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, documentation, and collaboration with the nursing team. Full-time on-campus schedule, with rotating hours, and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Provide patient care appropriate to condition and age.
• Knowledge of sanitation principles and health hazards.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs accurately and timely.
• Assist with bedpans, hygiene, and comfort.
• Transport patients and supplies.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist with basic diagnostic tasks.
• Participate in nursing care conferences and report information.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Patient confidentiality

Patient care

Sanitation knowledge

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Phlebotomy equipment familiarity

Job description

Duties

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Pomerantz Surgery Center is seeking a 100% 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. Duties to include:

• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Carries out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks including but not limited to phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, & Foley catheter removal and cares for patients who are medically isolated.
• Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, 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.
• Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
• Directly provides for patients’ personal hygiene and comfort.
• Turns, positions and ambulates patients.
• Transports patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
• Feeds patients, 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 interaction.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally, electronically, and in writing with patients, family members and health care staff.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
• Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.
• Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Percent of Time

100%

Schedule

Monday through Friday - 8 hour shifts. Rotating schedule between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Hours may be adjusted based on departmental needs. Rotating days off if less than 100% time.

Location

Pomerantz Family Pavilion at University of Iowa Health Care

Rotations

Rotating schedule between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Hours may be adjusted based on departmental needs.

Pay Grade

5

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Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Patient Care Technician
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. For questions, contact [e-mail]

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Faby Orozco
• Contact Email: [e-mail]