Patient Care Technician - Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) - 75% Day Shifts

About the role

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking Patient Care Technicians for the Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) within the Medical Surgical Services (MSS) Division. The Medical-Surgical Services Division is one of the largest in the hospital, with more than 260 of its 811 beds assigned to medical‑surgical care settings. This 48‑bed adult surgical unit focuses on the care of surgical and trauma patients. The unit provides care for patients with trauma injuries (motor vehicle accidents, fractures, skeletal traction, etc.), reconstructive joint surgery (hip, knee, shoulder), osteosarcoma removal and reconstruction, spine surgery, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, amputations, sports injuries, and young adult hip preservation procedures. The team emphasizes patient‑centered care, teamwork, and a healthy work environment to support staff growth and high‑quality patient outcomes. Located in Iowa City, IA.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Carry out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks including but not limited to phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, and Foley catheter removal; care for patients who are medically isolated.
• Perform simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative skin preparation, dressing changes, specimen collection, applying binders, braces, etc.
• Perform 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 care.
• Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
• Directly provide for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
• Turn, position, and ambulate patients.
• Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
• Feed patients, serve drinking water and nourishments, and record patients' intake.
• Assist patients with bedpans and urinals and record output.
• Participate in nursing care conferences; report pertinent patient information and incidents to the nurse in charge.
• Provide patient comfort measures through social interactions.
• Share responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and for neatness and cleanliness of the unit.
• May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurses.
• Clean areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of housekeeping equipment.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
• This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Benefits

• 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.
• Merit Pay Plan.

Pay

Compensation Pay Level: 5 (Merit Pay Plan).

Schedule

• Percent of Time: 75%, 30 hours per week.
• Day Shifts, with weekend and holiday rotation as assigned.
• Work modality: On‑campus.