Patient Care Technician - IR - (Saturday/Sunday, 0800-1830)

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support our Interventional Radiology Division in providing safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. Working under direct supervision, this position assists imaging technologists with by preparing patients for exams, transporting patients to and from imaging areas, and ensuring exam rooms are cleaned, stocked, and ready for the next patient. The Patient Care Technician plays an essential role in supporting the performance of a wide variety of imaging procedures while promoting a positive patient experience. 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. Percent of Time: 50% Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 0800-1830 Pay Structure: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-pay-plans

Requirements

The ability to read, write, and follow instructions

Responsibilities

Facilitates 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
Transports patients, equipment (including Radiology imaging equipment), specimens and supplies
Assembles 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
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, oxygen level, and other various assessments as instructed
Demonstrates accountability for patient satisfaction
Cleans clinical areas and exam rooms dependent on the area of assignment
Stocks and supplies assigned areas
Maintains 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