Clinical Technician I - Surgical & Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (SNICU), 100% Days

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ® The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Clinical Technician to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Assists with patient admission, transfer and discharge Completes baseline admission data on patient arrival Observes patient for changes in physical condition Demonstrates competency in the performance of technical skills, providing appropriate care with regard to patient's condition and age Maintains a safe environment for patients and follows standard precautions Complies with unit, departmental, and hospital policies/standards Participates in unit based Quality Management programs Implements emergency care procedure in actual and practice situations Documents information obtained during tests/procedures Works as a team member and supports cohesiveness of unit personnel Performs special duties as identified in unit or divisional policy under direction of the charge nurse Preserves patient privacy and confidentiality Contributes to the learning experience of students/new staff Supports and contributes to the education of patients and families Follows appropriate organizational channels Participates in unit and division staff meetings and in services Demonstrates responsibility in the care and utilization of complex equipment Performs other projects and tasks as assigned Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations

Requirements

• One year of health care experience involving direct patient care
• Please include a resume with your submission.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
• This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient admission, transfer and discharge
• Completes baseline admission data on patient arrival
• Observes patient for changes in physical condition
• Demonstrates competency in the performance of technical skills, providing appropriate care with regard to patient's condition and age
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and follows standard precautions
• Complies with unit, departmental, and hospital policies/standards
• Participates in unit based Quality Management programs
• Implements emergency care procedure in actual and practice situations
• Documents information obtained during tests/procedures
• Works as a team member and supports cohesiveness of unit personnel
• Performs special duties as identified in unit or divisional policy under direction of the charge nurse
• Preserves patient privacy and confidentiality
• Contributes to the learning experience of students/new staff
• Supports and contributes to the education of patients and families
• Follows appropriate organizational channels
• Participates in unit and division staff meetings and in services
• Demonstrates responsibility in the care and utilization of complex equipment
• Performs other projects and tasks as assigned
• Incorporates the principles of Service Leadership to ensure positive patient/customer relations

Benefits

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed