PRN Clinical Technician I - Central Monitoring Unit (CMU)

University of Iowa Health Care'sDepartment of Nursing is seeking a Clinical Technician to perform 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-based Quality 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 in services
• 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

Schedule:24 Hours in a 4-week schedule, 8 of these hours must be on a weekend shift or 1500-0700, and 1 winter and 1 summer holiday.

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

Please send your resume to Kylie Guy as your formal application to the position.