PRN / Hourly Patient Care Technician - Urgent Care QUAD CITIES

PRN / Hourly Patient Care Technician - Urgent Care QUAD CITIES

Posting ID

152461

Department

Johnson County Family Care / UIHC

Jobcode

Patient Care Technician

Working Title

PRN / Hourly Patient Care Technician - Urgent Care QUAD CITIES

Details

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking an HOURLY / PRN Patient Care Technician (minimum 20 hours per month) to work at our Quad Cities Urgent Care Clinics. This position will have a supportive laboratory focus (providing phlebotomy support as well as point of care testing).

OurUrgent Care staff are responsible to support our clinics who see a wide variety of patients to ensures patient care standards are met. This position is part of a dynamic and fast paced environment, rich with opportunities for learning and growth. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach to patient care that encourages teamwork between multiple disciplinary teams to provide the most comprehensive care to our patients.

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 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.

Percent of Time : Hourly (minimum 20 hours per month)

Schedule : Variable hours Monday - Friday between 7 : 00 AM - 9 : 30 PM; 7 : 00 AM - 7 : 30 PM Saturday and Sunday

Location : Bettendorf, IA and Davenport, IA

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS :

In order to be considered, applicantsmust send your resumethat clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential / education verification.

This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

Contact

SHAYE SHORT

Email : shaye-short@uiowa.edu

Application Instructions

Please send your resume and hours of availability for review and consideration to Shaye Short at : shaye-short@uiowa.edu for this opportunity.

Ad Start Date

09 / 25 / 2025

Ad End Date

09 / 29 / 2025