PRN Patient Care Technician - Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA)

MedStar Health; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a PRN Patient Care Technician to support Day of Surgery Admissions. In this role, you will assist with patient care in preparation for surgeries and routine daily tasks, working primarily on weekdays during business hours. Ideal candidates will have a background in patient care and be dedicated to enhancing the patient experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Experience as a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of patients for surgery.
• Perform patient hygiene tasks including bathing and feeding.
• Take vital signs and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Ability to read

Ability to write

Following instructions

Job description

PRN Patient Care Technician - Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA)

Posting ID	150573
Department	Nursing Service/UIHC
Jobcode	Patient Care Technician
Working Title	PRN Patient Care Technician - Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA)
Details	TheDay Of Surgery Admissionsis looking to hire a PRN Patient Care Technician. PRN Patient Care Technicians are required to work 24 hours per month. Under direct supervision, assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in in-patient and out-patient care areas. Their work requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care. Characteristic Job Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with preparation of patients for surgery Hold retractors for orthopedic total joint procedures Perform patient personal hygiene such as bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming and oral care for patients. Turn, position and ambulate patients. Assist patients with bedpans, urinals and perineal cleansing. Take temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Enter daily patient record charting in computer. Perform simple diagnostic/therapeutic procedures (i.e., dressing changes). Clean equipment, patient bedside area and nursing unit. Set up rooms for patient admission. Transport patients by bed, cart or wheelchair. Transport equipment, specimens and supplies. Stock and supply patient rooms and Nursing unit. Perform basic CPR as required. Maintain patient confidentiality. Minimum Eligibility Requirements Ability to read, write and follow instructions Desirable Qualifications Previous UIHC experience, Patient Care Technician experience, or Nursing Assistant experience is preferred Schedule Between the hours of 0500-1900. Monday - Friday. No overnights, weekends, or holidays.
Contact	REBECCA BEGGS Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
Application Instructions	Please send your resume to [e-mail] and include the job title in the subject line of your email
Ad Start Date	06/19/2025
Ad End Date	06/29/2025