Patient Care Technician - North Liberty Ortho Clinic

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Orthopedic Clinic is seeking a Patient Care Technician who under direct supervision, assists the members of Ortho Clinic in provision of efficient and safe patient care. Assists staff with a wide variety of procedures by participating in patient preparation, patient transport and room turnover. Assists with management of inventory.

Requirements

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally, electronically, and in writing with patients, family members and health care staff.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.
Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.
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.
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.