Patient Care Technician - Cardiovascular Lab - 100% Days - Downtown Campus
A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you’re part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. You’ll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.
Position Summary:
Under direct supervision, performs specific tasks to assist members of the procedural team (physician, nurse, imaging tech) in providing patient care within the downtown campus Adult Cardiovascular Lab, Adult Electrophysiology Lab, Cardiac Prep/Recovery Unit, and Non-Invasive Cardiopulmonary area.
Position Responsibilities:
Assists with checking outdates on supplies as delegated.
Assist with lab preparation including stocking supplies and set up.
Assists with completing requisitions and other forms as directed. Can include preventative maintenance monitoring of equipment
Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies and for neatness and cleanliness of the clinics and waiting room areas.
Assists with procedural preparation including surgical clipping of appropriate skin areas
Sets up and connects noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment to patient
Reports pertinent patient information and incidents to person in charge.
Assists in answering call lights
Transports patients by bed, cart, or wheelchair between designated areas
Assists with cleaning duties as delegated.
Scheduling of non-invasive cardiology and pulmonary appointments and testing.
Organization and planning of daily workflows
Answer incoming phone calls as needed
Check patients in and out for appointments and testing
Manage work queue for MCD cardiology and pulmonary appointments needing scheduled
Assists in the management of daily deliveries of stores items to designated areas by putting items away and notifying nursing staff of items on backorder that are not received
Performs quality controls on glucometer and maintains supplies to comply with regulatory guidelines. Perform blood glucose testing on patients as delegated.
Performs basic CPR as required.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned.
Assumes responsibility for on-going self-learning and maintenance of clinical skills, analyzing own performance and set goals.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Days - Monday-Friday between 0630-1700
Salary: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix
Location: Downtown Campus
Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening and night.
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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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally, electronically, and in writing with patients, family members and health care staff.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
- Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.
- Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.
- Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
Desired Qualifications:
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant is preferred.
- Direct patient-care experience.
- Experience working in a health care environment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience providing customer service relations.
- Strong organizational skills.
Application Process:
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under required attachments). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification.
For additional questions, please contact Penni Berger at penelope-berger@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
