Patient Care Technician - 1st Shift - North Liberty Radiology

The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Department of Radiology is seeking a Patient Care Technician under direct supervision, assists the members of Radiology division in provision of efficient and safe patient care. Assists IR staff with a wide variety of procedures by participating in patient preparation, patient transport and room turnover. Assists with management of inventory.

Position Responsibilities:

• Independently Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, oxygen level, and other various assessments as instructed.
• Responsible for facilitating smooth flow of patients through imaging areas by assisting imaging technologists in the performance of radiology procedures.
• Provides for patient comfort measures through social interactions.
• Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting, specimens, applying binders, braces, etc.
• Transports patients, equipment (including Radiology imaging equipment), specimens and supplies.
• Assemble equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures, including sterile tray set up.
• Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies and for neatness and cleanliness of assigned area.
• Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as preprocedural preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, etc.
• Reports pertinent patient information and incidents to imaging technologist and care team, including obtaining medical assistance for changes in the patient condition.
• Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
• Demonstrate accountability for patient satisfaction.
• Cleans areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment.
• Stock and supply assigned areas.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Adheres to departmental established policies and procedures including but not limiting to double identification and hand hygiene.
• Collaborates with imaging technologists and other staff across Radiology to ensure optimal patient experience and efficient workflow.
• Performs special duties as assigned.

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600

Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications for this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This position may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be asked to provide five (5) professional references. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Please contact polly-terukina@uiowa.edu with any questions.

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

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Patient Care Technician
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Polly Terukina
• Contact Email: polly-terukina@uiowa-edu