Patient Care Technician Weekend Option (Sat & Sun; 800-1830; 10hr Shift) - Nursing Radiology

Patient Care Technician

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Radiology is seeking a Patient Care Technician to 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.

Percent of Time : 50%

Schedule : Weekend Option, Saturday and Sunday, 0800-1830, 10hr Shift.

Pay Grade : 5

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