Patient Care Technician - (Mon-Fri, 1500-2330) MRI

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Radiology is seeking a Patient Care Technician to, under direct supervision, assists the members of the MRI Radiology Department in provision of efficient and safe patient care. Assists imaging technologists with MRI imaging studies in Radiology. Assists with the performance of a wide variety imaging procedures by participating in patient prep, patient transport and room turnover.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for facilitating smooth flow of patients through imaging areas by assisting imaging technologists in the performance of MRI procedures.
Communicates with inpatient units to coordinate and prepare patients for their MRI.
Provides for patient comfort measures through social interactions.
Transports patients, equipment (including Radiology imaging equipment), specimens and supplies.
Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies and for neatness and cleanliness of assigned area.
Reports pertinent patient information and incidents to imaging technologist and care team, including obtaining medical assistance for changes in the patient condition.
Demonstrate accountability for patient satisfaction.
Cleans clinical areas and exam rooms dependent on the area of assignment.
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.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for facilitating smooth flow of patients through imaging areas by assisting imaging technologists in the performance of MRI procedures.
• Communicates with inpatient units to coordinate and prepare patients for their MRI.
• Provides for patient comfort measures through social interactions.
• Transports patients, equipment (including Radiology imaging equipment), specimens and supplies.
• Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies and for neatness and cleanliness of assigned area.
• Reports pertinent patient information and incidents to imaging technologist and care team, including obtaining medical assistance for changes in the patient condition.
• Demonstrate accountability for patient satisfaction.
• Cleans clinical areas and exam rooms dependent on the area of assignment.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed