Central Monitoring Unit - Clinical Technician I - 100% - Nights

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care's Department of Nursing seeks a Clinical Technician to support the Nursing team in delivering patient care under RNs supervision. The role includes admissions, data collection, monitoring patient condition, and ensuring safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities span documentation, teamwork, emergency procedures, and education of patients and families. Schedule includes nights with weekend/holiday rotations at Iowa City campus.

Qualifications

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

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 technical skills and provides care appropriate to patient condition and age.
• Maintains a safe environment and follows standard precautions.
• Complies with unit, department, and hospital policies/standards.
• Participates in unit-based Quality Management programs.
• Implements emergency care procedures.
• Documents information obtained during tests and procedures.
• Works as a team member and supports unit personnel.
• Performs duties under direction of the charge nurse.
• Preserves patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Contributes to learning experiences of students and new staff.
• Supports education of patients and families.
• Participates in staff meetings and inservices.
• Demonstrates responsibility in care and utilization of complex equipment.
• Performs other projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care

Teamwork

Observation of patient condition

Safety compliance

Job description

The 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 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 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 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: 100% - 40 hours per week
Schedule: Night shifts, hours will be between 11:00 pm - 7:30 am, every other weekend, every other holiday
Location: University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City, Iowa
Rotations: Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Merit Pay Plan: Job Code GC13 Pay Grade 5 Merit Alpha Matrix | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa

Benefits 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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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
One year of health care experience involving direct patient care

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Tiffany Perkins at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Tiffany Perkins

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail]. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.