Senior Imaging Technologist/Imaging Technologist - MRI (Weekend Option; Sat-Sun 0700-1930)

About the role

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking an Imaging Technologist or Senior Imaging Technologist in our MRI division to perform and provide instruction in specialized diagnostic radiography procedures using advanced imaging equipment.

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.

Requirements

• Consideration for the Senior Imaging Technologist position requires the following: A Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Consideration For The Imaging Technologist Position Requires The Following Successful completion of two-year or other approved program by Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology Education Experience Requirements Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. 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 Consideration for the Senior Imaging Technologist position prefers the following: Recent work or clinical education experience in MRI. MRI modality training. MRI certification or eligible. Recent work or clinical education experience in a Level 1 trauma center. Consideration for the Imaging Technologist position position prefers the following: Recent work or clinical education experience in a Level 1 trauma center. Recent work or clinical education experience in general radiography.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of technical developments, software updates, and related subjects.
• Ability to maintain knowledge through continuing education programs.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot advanced imaging equipment.
• Ability to instruct and evaluate students.

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Pay

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa. Pay Structure: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Schedule

Saturdays and Sundays 0700 - 1930. No call or holidays.