Clinical Technician I EMU - Overnights and Rotating

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

24d

About The Position

The Clinical Technician I supports the University of Iowa Health Care Department of Neurology by independently monitoring adult and pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) patients using digital electroencephalogram (EEG) and audiovisual (AV) equipment. The position initiates and terminates EMU studies, ensures recordings are maintained at appropriate quality, identifies clinical and electrographic events, and responds appropriately, notifying personnel as needed. The schedule includes a mix of 12- and 8-hour shifts, with a stated percent of effort of 90%–100%.

Requirements

One year of health care experience involving direct patient care.
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.
Submit a resume/CV and cover letter as part of the application.
Candidates must self-disclose conviction history and complete a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with patients and families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members, as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
General computer skills.
Ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

Prepare the area and materials for patient testing in the adult and pediatric EMU.
Perform routine technical measurements using specialized EEG and AV medical equipment to determine changing patient conditions.
Record EMU studies using audiovisual and EEG equipment; ensure recording quality and maintain information obtained during recordings to support interpretation and comply with established equipment review guidelines and protocols.
Identify clinical and electrographic events and respond appropriately.
Distribute information to appropriate areas and personnel.
Assist with collecting equipment and electrodes upon patient discharge.
Maintain an event log for each patient.
Perform routine equipment maintenance to ensure operational condition.
Troubleshoot EEG/AV equipment and electrodes as necessary.
Assist in training new personnel to operate and maintain EEG/AV equipment.
Assemble emergency trays and accessory equipment.
Escort patients to examination rooms.
Assist higher-level staff with assigned duties.