Epilepsy Monitoring Unit - 50% Clinical Technician I
About The Position
The 50% Clinical Technician I supports the University of Iowa Health Care Department of Neurology by independently monitoring patients in the adult and pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) via digital electroencephalogram (EEG) equipment and audiovisual (AV) equipment. This position is responsible for the initiating and terminating EMU studies, as well as ensuring studies are recorded and maintaining the quality of the recordings. The Clinical Tech identifies clinical and electrographic events during the studies and responds appropriately, notifying personnel as needed.
Requirements
- One year of health care experience involving direct patient care
- General computer skills
- Ability to multitask
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
Responsibilities
- Prepares area and materials for patient testing in the adult and pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit(EMU)
- Performs routine technical measurements using specialized medical equipment (EEG/AV) to determine changing conditions of a patient
- Records EMU studies with audiovisual and EEG equipment, ensures quality of recordings, and maintains information obtained during recordings to facilitate interpretation of the data and meet established equipment review guidelines/protocols.
- Identifies clinical and electrographic events and responds appropriately
- Distributes information to appropriate areas and personnel
- Assists with collecting equipment/electrodes upon patient discharge
- Maintains event log for each patient
- Performs routine maintenance of equipment to ensure operational condition at all times
- Troubleshoots EEG/AV equipment and electrodes as necessary
- Assists in training new personnel to operate and maintain EEG/AV equipment
- Assembles emergency trays and accessory equipment
- Escorts patients to examination rooms
- Assists higher-level staff in performance of their duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Participates in the holiday rotation
- Participates in the on-call rotation
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
