PRN Patient Care Technician - ISS Float

University of Iowa; Iowa City, City of Little Falls (IA, NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Iowa City is seeking a PRN Patient Care Technician to assist nursing teams in delivering patient care. This role requires previous experience and involves vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene, and support during admissions and discharges. Candidates must be available for weekend shifts and holidays. Join a dedicated team focused on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous or current Patient Care Tech, Nursing Assistant, Unit Partner, or Unit Assistant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Independently obtain and record vital signs.
• Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
• Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Job description

PRN Patient Care Technician - ISS Float

Posting ID	149934
Department	Nursing Service/UIHC
Jobcode	Patient Care Technician
Working Title	PRN Patient Care Technician - ISS Float
Details	Previous or current Patient Care Tech, Nursing Assistant, Unit Partner, or Unit Assistant experience is required for this position The Intensive and Specialty Services Float Pool is looking to hire aPRN Patient Care Technician. PRN Patient Care Technicians are required to work 24 hours in a 4-week schedule, 8 of these hours must be on a weekend shift or 1500-0700, and 1 winter and 1 summer holiday. 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: 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 andstandards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units Schedule 24 hours per month, 8 hours must be worked on the weekend or between the hours of 3 pm - 7:30 am and will include 1 summer and 1 winter holiday. Minimum Eligibility Requirements Ability to read, write and follow instructions Previous or current Patient Care Tech, Nursing Assistant, Unit Partner, or Unit Assistant experience is required for this position
Contact	KYLIE GUY Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
Application Instructions	Please send your resume to Kylie Guy at [e-mail]. Please note, you will not be considered for this position unless you have previous or current Patient Care Tech, Nursing Assistant, Unit Partner, or Unit Assistant experience. Candidates will be contacted on Monday, May 19 with next steps.
Ad Start Date	05/14/2025
Ad End Date	05/18/2025