Patient Care Technician - Perioperative 100% Evenings - (26004473)
University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Perioperative Division.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: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 interactions.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 equipmentStock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.Percent of Time: 100% (Evenings)
Schedule: M-F Evenings. Rotating days, shifts, weekends, and holidays based on unit needs. No Call.
Location: Iowa City, IA
Merit Pay Plan: Pay Level 5: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/guide-pay-plans/iowa-board-regents-pay-plans#heading41821 Benefits Highlights:Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IowaFringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans - click here for detailsFor more information about why you should select UI Health Care, click here
Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Ability to read, write and follow instructions.Desired Requirements: CNAA resume is required as part of the application process. This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 10 calendar days. At the end of the 10-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Faby Orozco at fabiola-orozco@uiowa.edu.This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
: Iowa City
: Patient Care Providers
: Healthcare
: Regular
Full-time
: Oct 1, 2026, 8:30:14 PM
WE CARE Core Values
Welcoming: We strive for an environment where every voice is heard, emphasize, regular communication, and seek transparency wherever possible.
Excellence: We strive to achieve excellence in all that we do.
Collaboration: We believe teamwork is the best way to work.
Accountability: We behave ethically, act openly and with integrity in all that we do, taking responsibility for our actions.
Respect: We honor diversity and recognize the worth and dignity of every person.
Equity: We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness.
Mission
Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
University of Iowa Health Care is changing medicine through:
• Pioneering discovery
• Innovative interprofessional education
• Delivery of superb clinical care
• An extraordinary patient experience in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, team-based environment
University of Iowa Health Care is changing lives by:
• Preventing and curing disease
• Improving health and well-being
Vision
World Class People: Building on our greatest strength.
World Class Medicine: Creating a new standard of excellence in integrated patient care, research, and education.
For Iowa and the World: Making a difference in quality of life and health for generations.
Recognitions/ Awards
In its 2020 rankings of “Best Employer for Diversity," Forbes ranked UI Health Care No. 47 overall among large employers nationwide and No. 10 in its Healthcare & Social category.
