Patient Care Technician, Emergency Medicine- 50%-100% (University Campus)

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking to hire 50-100% Patient Care Technicians in the Emergency Department (ED). Under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses, the ED Patient Care Technician will perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care.

The Emergency Department (ED) at the University Campus (located at 200 Hawkins Dr.) is a 57-bed department.

• Pediatric ED space with 13 rooms, which includes 2 dedicated trauma/resuscitation rooms and a procedural room.
• Main ED space includes 3 trauma/resuscitation rooms, an expanded Team Triage space, and 6 results waiting chairs.
• South Expansion space includes 12 enhanced multipurpose rooms and a calming room.

Our ED is staffed by a multidisciplinary team which includes Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, Paramedics, Unit Assistants, Social Work, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine providers, Pharmacy, and our research team. The University Campus ED was the recipient of an Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award in 2025 for their collaboration and teamwork that makes a difference in the lives of patients, families, employees, and our community. For more specific information about the Emergency Department click here .

Duties include (but not limited to):

• Perform EKGs throughout the Emergency Department as well as throughout the entire hospital.
• Set up rooms for patient admission.
• Clean equipment, patient bedside area and nursing unit.
• Transport patients by bed, cart or wheelchair.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and Nursing unit.
• Perform basic CPR as required.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist patients with bedpans, urinals and perineal cleansing.
• Perform patient personal hygiene such as bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming and oral care for patients.
• Turn, position, and ambulate patients.
• Take temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
• Enter daily patient record charting in computer.
• Transport equipment, specimens and supplies.

Percent of Time : 50% - 100%
Schedule : 20-40 hours a week dependent on percentage of position:

• Rotating day/evening/night shifts
• Combination of 8 & 12-hour shifts, dependent on unit needs
• Weekend and holiday rotating assignments required
• Orientation duration may vary

Staff Type : Merit
Salary : https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix

Iowa Health Care—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.®

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions

Desired Qualification s:

• Direct patient-care experience
• Work experience in a health care environment
• Strong written communication skills
• Customer service experience
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• At least six months of recent Emergency Room experience and/or EMT-B certification

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. 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. For questions, contact UIHC-EMS-HR@healthcare.uiowa.edu or john-hixson@uiowa.edu. Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: John R Hixson
• Contact Email: john-hixson@uiowa.edu