The University of Iowa's Merit Job Line

CLERK III

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Urology

Salary: $28,647

Advertising Ends On: 11/24/2009

Job Duties:
This Clerk III position supports the Department of Urology outpatient clinic scheduling/reception functions and the Departmentapos;s inpatient/outpatient patient medical records functions. Among the critical activities this positions performs are: schedule outpatient appointments (utilizing IDX and EPIC); coordinate ancillary appointments for testsprocedures, patient bed assignments for inpatient admissions, etc.; patient check-in and check-out functions; monitor patient medical record completion; assist in sending appropriate medical information to referring physicians; etc. This position helps patient access appropriate care, helps caregivers have the appropriate information for the visit, and helps ensure the results of the visit are appropriately documented.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks(criminal history, child/dependent adult sexual abuse) will be conducted on final candidates for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics. Background checks may also be conducted for other positions.

CLERK IV

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Purchasing

Salary: $32,698

Advertising Ends On: 12/04/2009

Job Duties:
Procurement Card Administration
Clerk IV Duties

Under general supervision, performs and coordinates specialized work of a quasi-technical nature requiring knowledge of a specialized subject matter. Primary duties focus around the support of the University of Iowa Procurement Card program and associated systems. Duties are project related and involve the use of personal computers, internet, a variety of software and conventional office equipment includes individual, campus, and interdepartmental training. Job duties and responsibilities may be assigned or re-assigned on a daily basis or permanent basis as process and changes occur.

Characteristics Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Issue, Maintain, Manage University of Iowa Procurement Cards though the use of multiple online systems.
2. Interpret Regent and University policies in relation to card transaction. Determine adherence to policy and test of public purpose. Assess transaction business purpose, documentation, and approvals. Empowered to recommend card revocation based on interpretation of policies and violation.
3. Communicate professionally, concisely, and accurately both verbally and in writing to internal and external customers.
4. Requires judgment skills in the application of policies and procedures in the assigned and related work areas.
5. Research and gather information from various sources, such as department, supplier, and online resources to promote program advancement.
6. Respond daily to departmental and supplier inquiries. Must apply knowledge and understanding of all Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Travel and Procurement Card processes to provide timely, accurate, quality customer service.
7. Extract financial data from various accounting and information systems to analyze in written, tabular and graphic form to measure program compliance and quality assurance.
8. Provides system and policy training to faculty, staff and students on a frequent basis.
9. Develop/Maintain online program training tutorials.
10. Maintain program websites to assure online resources are updated and accurate.
11. Maintain/Develop documented program procedures - business scripts related to card maintenance, training and quality assurance reviews.
12. Participate in functional development and testing of ProTrav.
13. Ability to work individually or in a team environment and is accountable for assigned projects.
14. Demonstrate respect for all members of the University community in the course of performing oneapos;s duties and in response to administrators.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of Regents, University and Department policies, processes and forms.
2. Knowledge of Accounts Payable, Purchasing and Travel systems with an emphasis on ProTrav.
3. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
4. Skill in utilizing computer software packages such as Microsoft business systems.
5. Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students and the public.
6. Ability to make decisions requiring interpretation and judgment.
7. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and interpret institutional and other policies accurately.
8. Ability to gather, research, analyze, display data in appropriate format and keep accurate records.
9. Ability to organize workflow.
10. Ability to train others
11. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
12. Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.
13. Skill in operating office equipment.
14. Seeks opportunities to enhance professional knowledge, skills, and abilities, as they relate to position and /or to prepare for potential future roles.

NURSING UNIT CLERK

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Nursing Service

Salary: $12,549

Advertising Ends On: 12/01/2009

Job Duties:
Under direct supervision of the unit supervisor, performs clerical, reception and related duties relative to nursing care and service to patients. Duties may involve the use of personal computers, computer terminals and a variety of software and/or conventional office equipment.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, TRAINEE

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Pharmacy

Salary: $14,324

Advertising Ends On: 11/23/2009

Job Duties:
Under general supervision by a pharmacist, compound sterile products for parenteral use in accordance with principles of aseptic technique and in accordance with prescriber orders and department policies and procedures. All pharmacy technicians must be certified within one year of employment. If certification not achieved by the end of one year, individuals will be terminated. (Board of Pharmacy Administrative Rules, Iowa Administrative Code 657, Chapter 3, Pharmacy Technicians.)

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, TRAINEE

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Pharmacy

Salary: $14,324

Advertising Ends On: 11/25/2009

FOOD WORKER I

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Hillcrest Food Service

Salary: $22,989

Advertising Ends On: 11/23/2009

Job Duties:
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of tasks involved in the preparation and serving of food. Performs related cleaning duties in a large-scale food service marketplace environment. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

NURSING ASSISTANT

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Nursing Service

Salary: $24,033

Advertising Ends On: Open

Job Duties:

Basic Function and Responsibility: Nursing Assistants are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement the delegated aspects of nursing care.

Provide Excellence in Heath Care Value. (Quality, Satisfaction, Cost)

Maintain a well-organized, clean patient care and employee work area. Utilize proper body mechanics and safety measures recognizing potential for patient, staff, or visitor injury and initiate appropriate action to prevent injury. Practice universal precautions with infection controls in accordance with Institutional Policy and have the knowledge and skills to perform preventative nursing measures in high-risk patients.

Provide Excellence in Service as Defined by Customers.

Interact with patients, visitors and other heath care professionals in an effective manner and maintain positive, cooperative relationships. Correctly perform and assist with necessary personal hygiene tasks and activities of daily living. Perform treatments as assigned & delegated. Recognize potential hazards for staff, patients, or visitors and initiate appropriate action to correct the problem.

Support Efforts as Employer of Choice.

Work well with all levels and types of people, welcome divergent ideas, and maximize limited resources. Create and maintain an atmosphere which promotes optimal efficiency. Demonstrate commitment to people and participate in team decision making when appropriate.

Demonstrate Exceptional Accountability for Professional Practice.

Initiate appropriate verbal and written communication in a timely manner regarding assigned patient's status, and have a good understanding of Institutional patient care records and documentation. Use medical terminology and symbols (verbal, written & electronic) to document patient care and progress within their scope of practice. Assist staff during emergencies, within the scope of his/her capabilities. Maintain processes for ordering, obtaining, and securing supplies that is cost effective and meets unit's needs.

General supervision is received from the Nurse Manager, and no supervision is exercised.

Ability to read, write and follow directions.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Nursing Service

Salary: $24,033

Advertising Ends On: Open

Job Duties:

General Class Description:

With supervision from a Registered Nurse, performs specific nursing tasks to assist members of the nursing team in providing care and monitoring of psychiatric patients.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Establishes therapeutic relationships. Participates in planning patient care appropriate for patient's condition and age. Utilizes therapeutic communication skills. Documents patient behavior in a factual, legible manner and identifies material to report to the registered nurse. Maintains patients safety and security by providing physical care and assistance; follows Standard precautions. Provides supervision of patient during activities. Identifies potential crisis situations, reports to the registered nurse, and intervenes. Transports and/or escorts patients. Provides for a therapeutic environment. Participates in educational offerings. Maintains public relations. Demonstrates behavior expected of a nursing department employee. Performs other projects or tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

STOREKEEPER I

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Laundry & Linen Services

Salary: $12,016

Advertising Ends On: 11/25/2009

Job Duties:
Under direct supervision, folds, weighs, fills and delivers clean linen. Collects soiled linen. Issues uniforms. Moves heavy carts. Must be able to move 40 - 50 lbs on a regular basis.

STOREKEEPER I

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Food And Nutrition Servic

Salary: $11.51/hr

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

Job Duties:
RECEIVES AND STORES FOOD AND SUPPLIES FROM FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES VENDORS. ISSUES, STOCKS, AND MAINTAINS PAR LEVELS FOR SUPPLY IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

CENTRAL SERVICE TECH I

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Nursing Service

Salary: $22,588

Advertising Ends On: 11/25/2009

Job Duties:
Under direct supervision, performs technical duties involving the cleaning, sterilization and assembly of equipment, supplies and instruments according to prescribed procedures and techniques. Prepare instruments for mechanical and manual decontamination processes. Pick up soiled items from clinics and nursing units. Sort, assemble and label instrument trays, single packaged instruments, linen and supplies for sterilization.

CENTRAL SERVICE TECH I

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Nursing Service

Salary: $22,588

Advertising Ends On: 11/25/2009

CENTRAL SERVICE TECH I

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Nursing Service

Salary: $22,588

Advertising Ends On: 12/01/2009

CLINICAL TECHNICIAN II

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Anesthesiology

Salary: $13.13/hr

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

Job Duties:
* Set up and calibrate special monitoring devices.

* Checks out functional condition of all accessories and equipment: i.e., Doppler, nerve stimulator, light source, etc.

* Provides first line maintenance and troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment in the operating room and satellite anesthetizing locations.

* Responsible for learning and understanding the intricacies of all equipment used by the Anesthesia Dept.

* Evaluates equipment failures to determine if failure is real or operator error. Replaces defective components or entire equipment if necessary.

* Documents malfunction in writing; describes symptoms, error codes, circumstances leading to failure and any additional information that may be relevant to the failure.

* Removes failed equipment and makes appropriate arrangements fro repair of defective device.

* Performs quality controls on Accu Cheks.

* Keeps track of and retrieves all loaned materials and equipment.

* Maintains all anesthesia service areas in readiness for anesthesia provider. These areas include, but are not limited to OR, ASC, PACU, Urology, and Labor and Delivery.

* Assure that proper anesthesia related equipment is available and in the correct configuration for the next case.

* Assures medications and supplies are available for the next case.

* Cleans all anesthesia related equipment and restocks the service area after each use.

* Restocks anesthesia carts, machines, totes and code boxes.

* Moves all necessary equipment to satellite anesthetizing stations, i.e., Radiology, Urology, etc. as needed.

* Provide directed hands-on patient care while assisting the Anesthesiologists/Nurse Anesthetists during special procedures.

* Responsibility for assisting with assessment, treatment, or provide hands-on patient care while assisting the care of patient in age groups: Infant (under 1 year), children (1-8 years), Adolescents (9-17 years), Adults (18-64 years), Geriatrics (65 or older).

* Utilize aseptic technique in all service areas.

*Set up and assist Anesthesiologists/Nurse Anesthetists with invasive and non-invasive procedures.

* Assist the Anesthesiologists/Nurse Anesthetists with anesthesia induction and emergence from anesthesia if needed.

* Assist the Anesthesiologists/Nurse Anesthetists in the transport of patients from various locations while the patient is being monitored: i.e., SICU, CVICU, MICU to the operating room.

* Assist with patient prep for various anesthesia procedures as directed by the Anesthesiologists/Nurse Anesthetists.

* Set up, calibrate and hook patient up to monitors.

* Assist Anesthesiologists/Nurse Anesthetists with insertion of central venous pressure and pulmonary artery catheters.

* Assist with CPR, fiber optic intubation and other duties as directed by the Anesthesiologists/Nurse Anesthetists.

* Prepare intravenous set-up for Pediatric and Adult with accuracy for safety of patients.

* Assist with patient position (prone, lateral, supine) if needed and assure adequate coverage of pressure points for the enhancement of safety to the patient during the surgery.

* Cleans all anesthesia work areas and set up for to follow cases and completes terminal cleaning after last case of the day.

* Processes and sterilizes anesthesia accessories.

* Performs miscellaneous duties as directed by appropriate personnel.

* Stocks anesthesia workroom with all necessary supplies and accessories.

* Assures that all stocked medications and supplies are within required expiration dates.

* Restocks anesthesia carts, machines, totes and code boxes.

* Assist with inventory control. Must be constantly aware of importance of rotating stock.

DENTAL ASSISTANT II

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Dental Clinic Administrat

Salary: $13.72/hr

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

Job Duties:
To perform chairside assistance to dental faculty, and dental students. Coordinate patient management in faculty practice.

Additional Position Expectations:
-Demonstrates respect for all members of the University community in the course of performing one's duties and in response to administrators, supervisors, coworkers, and customers; constructively brings forward workplace concerns to coworkers and/or supervisor.
-Welcomes the richness of talent from a diverse workforce and recognizes that diversity brings stimulation, challenge, and energy that contribute to a productive and effective workplace.
-Seeks opportunities to enhance one's own knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to one's current position and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career development that contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
-Represents the interests of the University and of unit leadership in the use of resources to meet service and productivity demands within unit goals and budgets; strives to promote continual process and quality improvement.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT II

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Nursing Service

Salary: $25,783

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

Job Duties:
Under direct supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or registered nurse, performs technical, patient care and related clerical functions in an ambulatory setting.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT II

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Nursing Service

Salary: $25,783

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT II

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Nursing Service

Salary: $25,783

Advertising Ends On: 12/01/2009

PATIENT TRANSPORT DRIVER

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Joint Ofc-Patient Finsvcs

Salary: $25,783

Advertising Ends On: 11/25/2009

Job Duties:
Position is responsible for transport of UIHC patients to and from scheduled appointments. Applicant must be able to accommodate all needs of patient. Experience with PC database necessary to complete daily reimbursement forms from UI Accounts Payable

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, TRAINEE

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Pharmacy

Salary: $14,324

Advertising Ends On: 11/23/2009

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, TRAINEE

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Pharmacy

Salary: $14,324

Advertising Ends On: 11/25/2009

POLICE OFFICER

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Public Safety-Department

Salary: $37,313

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

Job Duties:
Police duties patroling campus to protect life and property; responding to calls on foot, bicycle, or squad car to prevent and detect law violations, apprehend violators, provide safety services to University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students.

STOREKEEPER II

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Iowa Memorial Union

Salary: $12.57/hr

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

Job Duties:
Participates in the receiving, transfer and stocking of bookstore merchandise. Assists with opening and closing of the store and working at off site special events.

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Nursing Service

Salary: $28,169

Advertising Ends On: 12/01/2009

Job Duties:
Under the direction of a registered, professional nurse, assists with: 1) surgical procedures in the Main Operating Room Suite and Ambulatory Surgery Center, 2) the provision of therapeutic, preventive, and emergency patient care duties, and 3) the preparation, operation, and maintenance of routine and complex equipment, instruments, and supplies for the perioperative division.

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Nursing Service

Salary: $28,169

Advertising Ends On: 12/01/2009