Patient Care Technician (Mon-Fri; 2300-0700; 3rd Shift) - DX Radiology

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician for its Radiology department. This full-time position involves supporting the Diagnostic Radiology team, assisting with patient care, the setup of imaging procedures, and the maintenance of clinical environments to ensure optimal patient experiences while adhering to established protocols.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance options

Dental insurance options

Life and disability insurance options

Retirement plan contributions

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates smooth flow of patients through imaging areas.
• Transports patients and imaging equipment.
• Assists in various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Radiology is seeking a Patient Care Technician to, under direct supervision, assists the members of the Diagnostic Radiology Department in provision of efficient and safe patient care.Assists imaging technologists with diagnostic imaging studies in Radiology, the OR and ASC. Assists with the performance of a wide variety imaging procedures by participating in patient prep, patient transport and room turnover. Assists with moving imaging equipment throughout the hospital.

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 an 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

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: 3rd Shift, Monday-Friday, 2300-0700.

Location:Radiology

Rotations:No holiday rotation or weekends, no "on-call" duties.

Pay Grade: 5

Merit Pay Plan

Benefits Highlights:

• 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
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter(under submission relevant materials)that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days or until position is filled.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
If you have questions, please contact Kelli Zimmerman at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Patient Care Technician
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: KELLI ZIMMERMAN
• Contact Email: [e-mail]