Clinical Technician I EMU - Overnights and Rotating

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

25d

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 the required quality, identifies clinical and electrographic events, and responds appropriately, notifying personnel as needed. The role prepares testing areas and materials, performs routine technical measurements, maintains patient event logs and recording information, and performs routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. The Clinical Technician also assists with patient discharge equipment collection, personnel training, emergency equipment preparation, patient escorts, and duties assigned by higher-level staff. The schedule consists of a mix of 12- and 8-hour shifts. The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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.

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 Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
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 recording information to facilitate data interpretation and comply with 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 maintenance of equipment to ensure it remains operational.
Troubleshoot EEG and AV equipment and electrodes as necessary.
Assist in training new personnel to operate and maintain EEG and AV equipment.
Assemble emergency trays and accessory equipment.
Escort patients to examination rooms.
Assist higher-level staff in performing their duties as assigned.