<p>Position Summary</p> <p>The University of Iowa Health Care department of Radiology is seeking a Patient Care Technician to under direct supervision, assists the members of the Nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in in-patient and out-patient care areas. Their work requires familiarity with a wider variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care.</p> <p>Position Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges </li><li>Provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort </li><li>Turns, positions, and ambulates patients </li><li>Transports patients, equipment, specimens and supplies </li><li>Feeds patients, serves drinking water and nourishments, and records patients' intake </li><li>Assists patients with bedpans and urinals and records output </li><li>Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure </li><li>Carries out medical asepsis and cares for isolated patients </li><li>Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, etc </li><li>Participates in nursing care conferences; reports pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge </li><li>Provides for patient comfort measures through social interactions </li><li>Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies and for neatness and cleanliness of unit </li><li>May assemble equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse </li><li>Performs special duties as taught and directed by the nurse in charge </li><li>Cleans patient units, operating rooms and examining rooms dependent on the area of assignment </li></ul> <p>The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.</p> <p>Percent of Time: 100%</p> <p>Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0645-1515.</p> <p>Location: Radiology</p> <p>Rotations: Holiday Rotation</p> <p>Pay Grade: 5</p> <p>Merit Pay Plan</p> <p>Benefits Highlights:</p> <ul> <li>Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa </li><li>Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans </li><li>For more information about Why Iowa?, click here </li></ul> <p>Minimum Eligibility Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Ability to read, write and follow instructions. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days or until position is filled.</p> <p>Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <ul> <li>Classification Title: Patient Care Technician </li><li>Appointment Type: Merit </li><li>Schedule: Full-time </li><li>Work Modality Options: On Campus </li></ul> <p>Compensation</p> <ul> <li>Pay Level: 5 </li></ul> <p>Contact Information</p> <ul> <li>Organization: Healthcare </li><li>Contact Name: Amy Boyse </li><li>Contact Email: amy-boyse@uiowa.edu </li></ul>