Patient Care Technician - IRL Allergy and Rheumatology Clinics

The Iowa River Landing is seeking a 100% Patient Care Technician to support the Allergy and Rheumatology clinics. Under direct supervision, assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in out-patient care areas. The position will support both direct patient care and indirect patient care completing paperwork and prior authorizations. Duties may involve the use of electronic word/data processing equipment and/or conventional office equipment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Carries out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks.
• Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as point of care testing.
• Performs special duties as taught and directed by the nurse in charge including but not limited to ECG lead/12 lead placement.
• Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
• 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 nurses.
• Cleans areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.
• Completes prior authorizations and other paperwork.

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®  

University of Iowa Health Care–Iowa River Landing offers the world-class, academic-level medicine you expect from UI Health Care in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. Our pledge at UI Health Care–Iowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly, compassionate, efficient way.

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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Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule:  40 hours a week will be accomplished Monday - Friday between the times of 7:30am-5:30pm.

Location: Iowa River Landing

Merit Pay: - 5 Merit Alpha Matrix | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Medical Terminology