PRN Patient Care Tech - Neuroscience ICU (Evenings/Weekend)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa is seeking a PRN Patient Care Technician for the Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit (6JCP). The role supports nursing staff in providing patient care in both in-patient and out-patient areas under supervision.

Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, aseptic procedures, basic diagnostic tasks, admissions/transfers/discharges, patient hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and charting. Requires flexibility for weekend and holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Carry out medical asepsis and perform tasks such as phlebotomy, IV removal, and Foley catheter removal.
• Perform simple diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and assist with dressing changes and specimen collection.
• Assist with patient admission, transfers and discharges and support patient comfort and hygiene.
• Turn, position, ambulate and transport patients and equipment as needed.
• Provide nourishment, monitor intake, and record outputs; assist with bedpans and urinals.
• Attend nursing care conferences and report pertinent information to the nurse in charge.
• Maintain equipment, stock supplies, and ensure unit cleanliness.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical asepsis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Iowa is seeking a PRN Patient Care Technician for the Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit (6JCP). The role supports nursing staff in providing patient care in both in-patient and out-patient areas under supervision.

Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, aseptic procedures, basic diagnostic tasks, admissions/transfers/discharges, patient hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and charting. Requires flexibility for weekend and holiday shifts.