Patient Care Technician - North Liberty Radiology

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Department of Radiology is seeking a Patient Care Technician. Under direct supervision, this role assists members of the Radiology division in providing efficient and safe patient care. The Patient Care Technician assists IR staff with a wide variety of procedures by participating in patient preparation, patient transport, and room turnover. This role also assists with management of inventory.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

Independently takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, oxygen level, and other various assessments as instructed.
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.
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.
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.
Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
Demonstrates 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.
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.