Patient Care Technician Second Shift Radiology North Liberty

Position Summary:

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

Position 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.

Percent of Time:100%

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 11:30am-8:00pm