Patient Care Technician (M-F;0900-1730; 1st Shift) - IR Radiology

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Radiology is seeking a Patient Care Technician who, u nder direct supervision, assists the members of the Interventional Radiology (IR) division in provision of efficient and safe patient care. Assists IR staff with a wide variety of interventional procedures by participating in patient preparation, patient transport and room turnover. Assists with management of inventory. Position Responsibilities: 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. 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. Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, oxygen level, and other various assessments as instructed. 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. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assists IR staff with a wide variety of interventional procedures by participating in patient preparation, patient transport and room turnover.
• Assists with management of inventory.
• 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.
• 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.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, oxygen level, and other various assessments as instructed.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees