Nursing Assistant (M-F, 0800-1630; 100%) - Radiology

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Radiology is seeking a Nursing Assistant 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 wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care.

Duties Include:

• Transport patients in a safe and efficient manner
• Provide for patients’ comfort and privacy
• Report pertinent patient information to RN or technologist
• Share responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies for neatness and cleanliness of unit
• Perform tasks according to hospital/department policies or standards of care
• Follow MRI Safety Guidelines
• Room turn over in the MRI room.
• Call floors for travel information and send MRI screening forms

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

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

• Percent of Time: 100%
• Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with holiday rotation.

Pay Grade: 4

• Merit Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix

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
• For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of unit and departmental routines and facilitates patient throughput
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, patients, and the public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Obtain medical assistance for any patient who becomes ill while in area.  Responds appropriately in emergencies within the nursing assistant scope of practice
• Answer all phone calls by 2nd or 3rd ring when workload permits and uses appropriate identification information
• Transfer calls to appropriate areas and answers questions by callers
• Use intercom system to page appropriately
• Accept and acts upon constructive criticism
• Maintain clean, organized work area
• Adhere to established schedule and rules regarding breaks, planned time off, unplanned timed off
• Facilitate communication of patient “hand off” information

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload Cover Letter and Resume (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. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check

For additional questions or concerns, please reach out to Amy Boyse at amy-boyse@uiowa.edu