Patient Care Technician - Cardiopulmonary Services - 100% Days - Downtown Campus

A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you're part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. You'll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, performs specific tasks to assist members of the procedural team (physician, RN, RT) in providing patient care within the downtown campus Adult Cardiovascular Lab, Non-Invasive Cardiopulmonary area, and Bronchoscopy Lab.

Position Responsibilities:

• Scheduling of non-invasive cardiology and pulmonary appointments and testing.

• Organization and planning of daily workflows through outpatient clinics

• Assist with Cardiovascular Lab scheduling when needed

• Answer incoming phone calls as needed

• Check patients in and out for appointments and testing

• Manage work queue for MCD cardiology and pulmonary appointments needing scheduled

• Assists in the management of daily deliveries of stores items to designated areas by putting items away and notifying nursing staff of items on backorder that are not received

• Performs quality controls on glucometer and maintains supplies to comply with regulatory guidelines. Perform blood glucose testing on patients as delegated.

• Performs Electrocardiogram (EKG) and Holter Monitor application

• Assists with checking outdates on supplies as delegated.

• Assists with completing requisitions and other forms as directed. Can include preventative maintenance monitoring of equipment

• Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies and for neatness and cleanliness of the clinics and waiting room areas.

• Assists with procedural preparation including surgical clipping of appropriate skin areas

• Sets up and connects noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment to patient

• Reports pertinent patient information and incidents to person in charge.

• Assists in answering call lights

• Transports patients by bed, cart, or wheelchair between designated areas

• Assists with cleaning duties as delegated.

• Performs basic CPR as required.

• Maintains patient confidentiality.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Assumes responsibility for on-going self-learning and maintenance of clinical skills, analyzing own performance and set goals.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally, electronically, and in writing with patients, family members and health care staff.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
• Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.
• Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.

Percent of Time: 100% Days

Schedule: Monday - Friday (0730-1600)

Salary: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix

Location: Downtown Campus

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant is preferred.
• Direct patient-care experience.
• Experience working in a health care environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience providing customer service relations.
• Strong organizational skills.

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

o Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original 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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Penni Berger at penelope-berger@uiowa.edu

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: Penni Berger
• Contact Email: penelope-berger@uiowa.edu