Clinical Technician I (EKG)- Downtown Campus
University of Iowa

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus is seeking a 50% - 100% Clinical Technician I to work for the Electrocardiology Department.

GENERAL CLASS DESCRIPTION:

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:

1. Prepares area and materials for patient testing, requiring knowledge of medical equipment and its proper usage.

2. Performs routine technical measurements using specialized medical equipment to determine changing conditions of a patient.

3. Records and maintains information obtained during equipment tests to facilitate interpretation of the data and meet established equipment review guidelines/protocols.

4. Distributes information to appropriate areas and personnel.

5. Performs routine maintenance of equipment to ensure operational condition at all times.

6. Assists in training new personnel to operate and maintain equipment.

7. Assembles emergency trays and accessory equipment.

8. Escorts patients to examination rooms.

9. Assists higher-level staff in performance of their duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, patients, and the public.

2. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

3. Ability to collect data and maintain accurate records.

4. Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on various types of medical equipment.

Monday -Friday 0700-1530, no weekends or Holidays

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

One year of health care experience involving direct patient care.

Application Process:

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. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

For questions, contact Emilio Villagrana at emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5
• Starting Salary Minimum: 36700.96
• Starting Salary Maximum: 50157.28

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Emilio Villagrana
• Contact Email: emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu

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