PRN Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit (6JCP)

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

PRN Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit (6JCP)

The Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit (6JCP) is looking to hire a PRN Patient Care Technician.

PRN Patient Care Technicians are required to work 24 hours in a 4-week schedule, 8 of the 24 hours must be worked on a weekend or between 3 pm - 7:30 am, this position will require candidates to work 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 in a 4-week schedule, 8 of the 24 hours must be worked on a weekend or between 3 pm - 7:30 am, this position will require candidates to work 1 winter and 1 summer holiday.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions

Please note, we will begin reviewing all applicationson Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Candidates will receive further communication by the end of the day, Friday, August 21, 2026.