Department: Volunteer Services

Hourly Rate of Pay: $16.75

Work Schedule: Weekly hours are flexible, up to 20 hours per week as needed.

Preferred hours between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. 

Shift: 1^st shift, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday; no weekends or holidays

Location: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA

Type of Position: Temporary, limited to 780 hours maximum per fiscal year, no benefits

Description:

The 4^th Floor Salon at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has an opening for an hourly Cosmetologist. This position will fill in as needed when full-time cosmetologist is not available. Under general supervision, the cosmetologist provides cosmetology services including hair, skin and nail care to hospital patients, guests, and staff.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Properly uses equipment such as scissors, clipper, razors, and waxing, for cutting and removing hair.
• Applies chemical application appropriately to hair and scalp including permanent waving solutions, tints and bleaching applications, and treatments for scalp conditions.
• Performs proper shampoo techniques and meets hair styling needs of the individual patient.
• Uses proper techniques related to skin care and application of cosmetics.
• Provides teaching and information related to hair, skin and nail care.
• Maintains therapeutic relationships.
• Meets requirements for asepsis and sanitation requirements per hospital and cosmetology codes.
• Coordinates flow of salon customers for service and retail operations.
• Performs inventory management and cash handling activities in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Anticipates and addresses guests’ service needs; demonstrates superior customer service skills by identifying, fulfilling and exceeding the needs of guests. Recognizes and fulfills service recovery opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the cosmetology field and current/popular hairstyles.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment such as scissors, clippers, razors, and waxing.
• Knowledge of proper uses of chemical applications such as permanent waving solutions, tints and bleaching applications.
• Knowledge of proper techniques related to skin care and cosmetics.
• Knowledge of asepsis and sanitation requirements per hospital and cosmetology codes.
• Knowledge of common safety practices and safe operation of equipment.
• Skill in cash handling and performing arithmetic computations.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain patients’ safety.
• Ability to preserve patients' right to confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain patient cosmetology records.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Minimum Eligibility Requirement:

• Licensed to practice as a Cosmetologist in Iowa.

Special Qualifications:

•  Ability to stand for long periods of time (over one hour)
•  Ability to push heavy cart (over 25 pounds) to and from patient rooms

Credential checks and background checks (criminal history, child/dependent adult sexual abuse) will be conducted on final candidates.