Patient Care Technician (Mon-Fri, 1st Shift) PET Center
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5 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Radiology is seeking a Patient Care Technician to under direct supervision assists the members of the PET Center Radiology Department in provision of efficient and safe patient imaging technologists with PET imaging studies in Radiology. Assists with the performance of a wide variety imaging procedures by participating in patient prep patient transport and room turnover.
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.
- Assist nursing staff by prepping patients obtaining height/weight measurements verifying prep has been followed obtaining blood glucose levels if needed.
- Answering call lights
- Calling patients and provide prep instructions
- Assist technologists in getting patients positioned on cameras
- Walk patients to MRI or research scanner in PBDB
- Performs related clerical tasks including answering phones scheduling appointments and providing information to other departments.
- Assist reception when short staffed by checking in patients
- 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%
Schedule: Monday-Friday Day Shift
Location: PET
Rotations:No holiday rotation or weekends.
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 Aly Tucker at
Required Experience:
IC
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The University of Iowa is a top-tier public research university in Iowa City—home to more than 32,000 students, offering world-class programs across 200+ fields of study, renowned especially for its creative writing, acclaimed medical center, and balanced excellence in the arts and sc ... View more
