What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Technician I - Operating Room, North Liberty Campus position at The University of Iowa?
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Clinical Technician I to work for the Operating Room at our new North Liberty Campus!
Basic Function and Responsibility:
- Under direct supervision, operates and maintains specialized equipment for use in tests and studies related to patient treatment and staff teaching.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities – Clinical Practice:
- Prepares area and materials for patient testing, requiring knowledge of medical equipment and its proper usage.
- Performs routine technical measurements using specialized medical equipment to determine changing conditions of a patient.
- Records and maintains information obtained during equipment tests to facilitate interpretation of the data and meet established equipment review guidelines/protocols.
- Distributes information to appropriate areas and personnel.
- Performs routine maintenance of equipment to ensure operational condition at all times.
- Assists in training new personnel to operate and maintain equipment.
- Assembles emergency trays and accessory equipment.
- Escorts patients to examination rooms.
- Assists higher-level staff in performance of their duties as assigned.
- Please note - Prior to the Medical Center North Liberty opening, candidates will be expected to begin orientation at our Medical Center University Campus in Iowa City.
Percent of time: 100%
Hourly: $17.51
Location: Medical Center North Liberty
Hours: Primarily days M-F between the hours of 07-1730. Weekends, holiday and call per unit needs.
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
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@uiowa.edu.
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