Patient Care Technician - 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: