Senior Imaging Technologist/ Imaging Technologist 100% -Cardiovascular Lab- Downtown Campus

About the role

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus is seeking a Senior Imaging Technologist or Imaging Technologist to join the Cardiovascular Lab. This position is available at either the Imaging Technologist classification (Pay Grade 4) or Senior Imaging Technologist (Pay Grade 5).

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between Physician, Radiologic Interventionalist and cardiovascular or the radiology staff to convey information concerning specific procedures.
• Adheres to The Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals.
• Assists physicians with interventional and specialized studies; reviews, develops and performs new procedures as required.
• Affirms prompt communication of Special Procedures and Diagnostic Policy and procedure changes; affirms the Special Procedures and Prep Manual are current.
• Responsible for orientation of new staff and physicians to CV Lab Radiation safety guidelines and policies.
• Completes required continuing education as needed in order to maintain ARRT and Permit to Practice.
• Determines technical factors and provides quality study of angiography procedures.
• Introduces self, collects appropriate history, explains exam to patient and provides for patients emotional, physical and psychological needs.
• Operates all radiographic imaging equipment in the Cardiovascular Lab or the Radiology Department.
• Performs quality control of equipment, appropriate maintenance and reports faulty equipment.
• Prepares materials and patients and performs exams; sets up all sterile trays with appropriate equipment and selects proper catheters, guide wire, drain and dressing materials for each special procedure.
• Prepares materials, including medications and imaging media; prepares patients and performs exams.
• Performs other duties as assigned; including Radiation Safety officer

Requirements

• Senior Imaging Technologist: A Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Senior Imaging Technologist: Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Imaging Technologist: Requires Successful completion of two-year or other approved program by Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology Education is required.
• Certification Requirements (Senior Imaging Technologist and Imaging Technologist): Current certification or eligibility for certification in diagnostic procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
• Certification Requirements (Senior Imaging Technologist and Imaging Technologist): Current Permit to Practice issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health for all radiographers operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment is required.
• Desirable Qualifications (Senior Imaging Technologist and Imaging Technologist): Previous work or clinical education experience in general radiology in a level 1 Trauma center is desired. Recent work or clinical education experience in general radiography is desired. Recent work or clinical education experience in CT. CT modality training. CT certification or eligible.

Benefits

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Pay and Schedule

Pay Grade: 5
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: M-F 0700-1530. No holidays, no weekend, no call.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements: - Senior Imaging Technologist: A Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. - Senior Imaging Technologist: Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. - Imaging Technologist: Requires Successful completion of two-year or other approved program by Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology Education is required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous work or clinical education experience in general radiology in a level 1 Trauma center is desired.
• Recent work or clinical education experience in general radiography is desired.
• Recent work or clinical education experience in CT.
• CT modality training.
• CT certification or eligible.