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The University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest and largest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and 7 professional degrees.
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UIOWA's Health Care Information Systems department is seeking a Hospital Communications Specialist for its Medical Center Downtown location in Iowa City, Johnson County. This is a part-time position (50% FTE) ideal for someone skilled at managing urgent communications, coordinating emergency responses, and ensuring information flows clearly across a busy hospital environment. About the Role As a Hospital Communications Specialist at UIOWA Medical Center Downtown, you'll be instrumental during medical and healthcare emergencies, coordinating rapid responses and ensuring accurate, timely communication between hospital personnel, patients, and the public. This part-time role puts you at the center of critical operations that keep our Iowa City medical center running smoothly. What You'll Do Coordinate responses from medical and healthcare personnel during multiple emergency situations Screen and direct communications between hospital staff, patients, families, and external parties Operate and maintain the hospital paging system and related communication infrastructure Document communications and procedures during emergency incidents Support urgent hospital-wide notifications and alert procedures Assist clinical and administrative departments with time-sensitive messaging Ensure compliance with communication protocols and confidentiality requirements What We're Looking For Excellent verbal and written communication skills with composure under pressure Working knowledge of hospital operations, healthcare systems, and emergency protocols Technical comfort with communication equipment, paging systems, and IT infrastructure Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively Professional discretion when handling confidential patient and operational information Ability to work effectively as part of an emergency response team Flexibility to maintain the 50% part-time schedule required for this role About UIOWA UIOWA's Medical Center Downtown is a leading healthcare facility serving patients throughout Iowa City and Johnson County. Our commitment to patient safety and operational excellence depends on skilled professionals like you in every department, including Health Care Information Systems. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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