Central Monitoring Unit Clinical Technician I 50 Nights

The University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 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 toperform 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 patients condition and age
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and follows standard precautions
• Complies with unit departmental and hospital policies/standards
• Participates in unit basedQuality 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 inservices
• 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

Percent of Time: 50% - 20 hours per week
Schedule:Night shifts every other weekend every other holiday
Location:UI Health Care
Rotations:Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Merit Pay Plan: Highlights:

• 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
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