Clinical Technician I - Digestive Health Procedure Suite (50%)

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking a 50% Clinical Technician I to work for the Digestive Health Procedure Suite.

Basic Function And Responsibility

• Under direct supervision assists in patient care and the preparation of patients, operation and maintenance of specialized equipment for special procedures and tests.

Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities – Clinical Practice

• Participates in unit and division staff meetings and in-services.
• Performs special duties as identified in unit or divisional policy under direction of the charge nurse.
• Follows appropriate organizational channels.
• Preserves patient privacy and confidentiality.
• 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.
• Observes patient for changes in physical condition.
• Documents information obtained during tests/procedures.
• Complies with unit, departmental, and hospital policies/standards.
• Continues to develop knowledge Demonstrates initiative in contributing to workload of unit.
• Assists with patient admission, transfer and discharge.
• Accepts constructive criticism.
• Participates in unit-based Quality Management programs. Implements emergency care procedure in actual and practice situations.
• Performs other projects and tasks as assigned.
• Maintains required skill in C.P.R. Complies with department/division personnel policies.
• Demonstrates responsibility in the care and utilization of complex equipment.
• Works as a team member and supports cohesiveness of unit personnel.
• Completes baseline admission data on patient arrival.
• Adheres to dress code.

Percent of time: 50% | 20 hours per week.

Location: Main Campus (JCP)

Hours: Monday-Friday, day and evening shift with overnight call and weekend call. 8, 10, 12 hour shifts

Pay Grade 5: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/merit-plan

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• One year of health care experience involving direct patient care.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact Rebecca Beggs at [email protected].

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Merit
• Work Modality Options: On Campus
• Classification Title: Clinical Technician I
• Schedule: Part-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Contact Name: Rebecca Beggs