EKG Lab Patient Care Technician - UI Heart and Vascular Center Job at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA

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  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
  • Iowa City, IA

Job Description

Description

The UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support our EKG Lab. Undergeneral supervision, administers EKGs on all outpatients at our main campus clinic. Responsible for performing EKGs, applying cardiac monitors on patients and processing cardiac monitors when returned to our clinic.

We are the best heart hospital in Iowa

UI Heart & Vascular Center is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best hospital in the state for cardiology and heart surgery patient care. The best hospitals nationally received this rating based on patient outcomes, number of high-risk patients seen, patient experience, advanced clinical technologies, and more.

Pay Grade: 5

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Scheduled hours between 7am - 6pm, Monday through Friday

Staff Type: Merit

Type of Position: Regular

Driver's License required : Yes

Position Responsibilities

  • Performs EKGs on all outpatients at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
  • Processes EKG tracings.
  • Performs necessary maintenance on equipment to ensure operational condition.
  • Provides assistance and answers questions for clinical technicians, externs, physicians and technicians
  • Acts as receptionist to the EKG laboratory area.
  • Follows general policies and procedures in accordance with the regulations of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Internal Medicine, and UI Heart and Vascular Center.
  • Edits reports of EKGs to the computer.
  • Performs placement of Holter monitors and 30-day event recorders.
  • Scans Holter monitor recordings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Assumes responsibility for on-going self-learning and maintenance of clinical skills, analyzing own performance and set goals.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally, electronically, and in writing with patients, family members and health care staff.
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Ability to provide care with regard to patient condition and age.
  • Knowledge of principles of sanitation and health hazards.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and supplies.
  • Ability to collect patient data and maintain accurate records.
  • Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.

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.®

Qualifications

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Special Qualifications:

  • Must possess a valid driver's license and meet University Fleet Safety Program requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Certification as a Nursing Assistant is preferred.
  • Direct patient-care experience.
  • Experience working in a health care environment.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Experience providing customer service relations.
  • Strong organizational skills.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original 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 additional questions, please contact Kelli Ballard at kelli-ballard@uiowa.edu or 319-467-6019. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Job Tags

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