50% Clinic Patient Care Technician - UI Heart and Vascular Center Job at The Uni

50% Clinic Patient Care Technician - UI Heart and Vascular Center

No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays!

UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a 50% Patient Care Technician to support our Outpatient Clinic.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for facilitating the smooth flow of patients through the clinic through interaction with patients, families, and staff.
• Assist in clinic with physical examination of patient and related treatments, including but not limited to allergies and immunizations and vital sign assessment (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature).
• Manage internal and external medical records to ensure that accurate and complete data is available for patient appointments.
• Perform routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood work, does electrocardiograms and x-ray work as needed.
• Perform related clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information to other departments.
• Partner with nursing staff to ensure timely, thorough clinic work up and follow up including calls to patients (post procedure, normal test results, fasting, appointment reminders, etc.), preparation of patient education materials and packets, monitoring of fax machine and distribution of faxes, obtain outside records/labs.
• Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Carries out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks including but not limited to phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, & Foley catheter removal and cares for patients who are medically isolated.
• Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc.
• Performs special duties as taught and directed by the nurse in charge including but not limited to phlebotomy, ECG lead/12 lead placement, and brace/pin site cares.
• Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
• Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
• Turns, positions, and ambulates patients.
• Transports patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
• Feeds patients, serves drinking water and nourishments, and records patients' intake.
• Assists patients with bedpans and urinals and records output.
• Participates in nursing care conferences; reports pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge.
• Provides for patient comfort measures through social interactions.
• Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and for neatness and cleanliness of unit.
• May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse.
• Cleans areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment.
• Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.

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

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills desired.
• Previous experience providing direct patient care in, or demonstrated knowledge of cardiovascular services desired.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant is preferred.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Jordan Adam (jordan-adam@uiowa.edu) or 319-384-5699.

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Jordan Adam
• Contact Email: jordan-adam@uiowa.edu

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, 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.