100% Senior Imaging Technologist - Adult Cardiac Cath Lab - UI Heart and Vascular Center

About the role

The UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a full time (100%) Senior Imaging Technologist to operate digital angiography imaging equipment, physiologic recorder and analysis equipment. Perform scrub/circulating duties during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; facilitate handoff reporting while providing effective and efficient communication with patient/family and other customers of the lab.

Responsibilities

• Operates angiography imaging equipment
• Operates various analysis equipment; cardiac output computers, oxygen consumption monitors, oximeters, and hemochron machines
• Operates pressure injection systems for the delivery of contrast material to the patient as ordered by the cardiologist
• Maintains the operating condition of all radiologic equipment by means of quality control checks
• Performs general maintenance/cleaning and simple troubleshooting of all radiologic equipment, and initiates repair of equipment when needed
• Performs sterile table set-up and post procedure clean up
• Performs circulating duties including patient care, basic and advanced cardiovascular life support, vital sign monitoring, and preparation of the procedure site and accurate leveling of pressure transducers
• Provides instruction/orientation to trainees, students, and other hospital personnel on equipment operation, safety precautions, and procedures
• Aids the clinical supervisor with inventory and ordering of supplies as requested
• Shares on-call responsibilities
• Maintains current knowledge of developments in radiologic technology and related subjects by attending meetings, continuing education programs, participation in professional organizations, and/or reading journals and publications
• Follows general policies and procedures in accordance with regulations of the University of Iowa Health Care, the Department of Internal Medicine, and UI Heart and Vascular Center
• Demonstrates acceptance of responsibility; pride in work performed; and flexibility in acceptance of assignments while consistently maintaining professional behavior and appearance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: 6 mos. imaging tech experience required (Cath or EP setting preferred)

Qualifications

• Certification: Certification in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or other radiologic related technological certification required
• Licenses: Iowa Permit to Practice by the State of Iowa for all technologists operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment required
• Skills: Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills required; ability to respond to on-call within 20-30 minutes is required

Benefits

The UI Heart and 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

$10,000 sign-on incentive for qualified candidates (current UI employees are not eligible for incentive)

Schedule

4 - 10 hour Day shifts with Rotating day off (Monday - Friday) Night/Weekend/Holiday on-call assignment