Senior Imaging Technologist/ Imaging Technologist- MRI - (M-F, 2300-0700)

Position Summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking an Imaging Technologist or Senior Imaging Technologist in their MRI division. This position involves performing and instructing in specialized diagnostic radiography procedures using advanced imaging equipment.

Position Responsibilities

• Operates, adjusts, and manipulates computerized electronic and mechanical components of computerized axial tomographic, angiographic, magnetic resonance systems and multiple modalities of other general diagnostic equipment.
• Maintains, operates and trouble-shoots and reports equipment failures.
• Instructs trainees, students and staff on equipment operation and safety precautions. Explains examination process to patients. Ensures patients welfare and assists physicians with medical procedures.
• Performs patient care techniques including skin preparation, I.V. placement, vital sign monitoring and recording, and basic life support; prepares and administers contrast material to patients.
• Maintains records and results of examinations and archive computer data.
• Plans daily, regular and STAT scheduling for efficient room utilization.
• Participates in on-call coverage.
• Affords assistance with inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining quality assurance in accordance with hospital, departmental and clinical unit standards.
• Participates in phantom, human and/or animal research.
• Maintains knowledge of technical developments, software updates, and related subjects by attending meetings, continuing education programs, and participation in professional organizations and/or review journals or publications.
• Performs quality assurance procedures and evaluate systems performance.
• Instructs and/or evaluates the clinical abilities and performance of Radiology Technology or sub-specialty students on a clinical rotation.
• Maintains effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

Education Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Consideration for the Senior Imaging Technologist position requires recent work or clinical education experience in MRI, MRI modality training, MRI certification or eligibility, and desirable qualifications such as recent work or clinical education experience in a Level 1 trauma center.
• Consideration for the Imaging Technologist position requires recent work or clinical education experience in general radiography.

Certification Requirements

• Current certification or eligibility for certification in diagnostic procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) certificate.

Desirable Qualifications

• Recent work or clinical education experience in MRI.
• MRI modality training.
• MRI certification or eligibility.
• Recent work or clinical education experience in a Level 1 trauma center.
• Recent work or clinical education experience in general radiography.

Application Process

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Please indicate in your cover letter the level of classification (Imaging Technologist and/or Senior Imaging Technologist) you wish to be considered for or indicate both. For questions, please reach out to Lani Noska at lani-noska@uiowa.edu.