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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Clinical Technician I (EKG)- Downtown Campus

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City

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Description
The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus is seeking a 50% - 100% Clinical Technician I to work for the Electrocardiology Department.
GENERAL CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Under direct supervision, operates and maintains specialized equipment for use in tests and studies related to patient treatment and staff teaching.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prepares area and materials for patient testing, requiring knowledge of medical equipment and its proper usage.
  • Performs routine technical measurements using specialized medical equipment to determine changing conditions of a patient.
  • Records and maintains information obtained during equipment tests to facilitate interpretation of the data and meet established equipment review guidelines/protocols.
  • Distributes information to appropriate areas and personnel.
  • Performs routine maintenance of equipment to ensure operational condition at all times.
  • Assists in training new personnel to operate and maintain equipment.
  • Assembles emergency trays and accessory equipment.
  • Escorts patients to examination rooms.
  • Assists higher-level staff in performance of their duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, patients, and the public.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to collect data and maintain accurate records.
  • Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on various types of medical equipment.
Monday -Friday 0700-1530, no weekends or Holidays
Qualifications
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
  • One year of health care experience involving direct patient care.

Application Process:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.
For questions, contact Emilio Villagrana at