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

University of Iowa
United States, Iowa, Iowa City
5 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Aug 15, 2026

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







Posting ID 161741
Department Nursing Service/UIHC
Jobcode Patient Care Technician
Working Title PRN Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit (6JCP)
Details

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.

Contact
KYLIE GUY
Phone: 319-384-6736
Email: kylie-guy@uiowa.edu
Application Instructions Please send your resume to Kylie Guy at kylie-guy@uiowa.edu.

We will begin reviewing all applications on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Candidates will receive further communication by the end of the day, Friday, August 21, 2026.

Ad Start Date 08/14/2026
Ad End Date 08/17/2026
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