Epilepsy Monitoring Unit - 50% Clinical Technician I

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Epilepsy Monitoring Unit - 50% Clinical Technician I - ( 26002979 ) Description The 50% Clinical Technician I supports the University of Iowa Health Care Department of Neurology by independently monitoring patients in the adult and pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) via digital electroencephalogram (EEG) equipment and audiovisual (AV) equipment. This position is responsible for the initiating and terminating EMU studies, as well as ensuring studies are recorded and maintaining the quality of the recordings. The Clinical Tech identifies clinical and electrographic events during the studies and responds appropriately, notifying personnel as needed. Position Responsibilities: The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job. - Prepares area and materials for patient testing in the adult and pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit(EMU) - Performs routine technical measurements using specialized medical equipment (EEG/AV) to determine changing conditions of a patient - Records EMU studies with audiovisual and EEG equipment, ensures quality of recordings, and maintains information obtained durin...