Senior Imaging Technologist/Imaging Technologist - UICC Quad Cities Urgent Care (Weekend Option Package)

Iowa Health Care is seeking a patient centered60% Weekend Option Senior/Imaging Technologist (24 hours)to work in our UICC Quad Cities Urgent Care Clinics. This position is responsible for perform diagnostic imaging procedures utilizing advanced imaging technology/equipment explain examination procedures to patients and monitor their status and instruct students and staff on examination and equipment operations and ensures all imaging protocols are being used position comes with the University of Iowas generousfull benefit package including double-match retirement paid vacation and sick leave free parking and much more.Selective candidates eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10000. Current UI employees are not eligible.

The University of Iowa Community Clinicsintends to hire for two positions at either theImaging Technologist classificationor Senior Imaging Technologist based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered foror indicate both.

Position Responsibilities:

Operate adjust and manipulate computerized electronic and mechanical components of computerized diagnostic equipment.

Maintain operate and trouble-shoot and report equipment failures.

Instruct trainees students and staff on equipment operation and safety precautions.

Explain examination process to patients.

Ensure patients welfare and assist physician with medical procedures.

Perform patient care techniques including skin preparation I.V. placement vital sign monitoring and recording and basic life support; prepare and administer contrast material to patients.

Performs proficiency testing for the lab; runs all controls; maintains logbooks.

Works closely with all inspectors.

Maintain records and results of examinations and archive computer data.

Schedules test procedures and admissions outside the clinic as directed by LIP.

Maintains examination rooms. Stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies

Assist with inventory ordering supplies and maintaining quality assurance in accordance with hospital departmental and clinical unit standards.

Maintain 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.

Perform quality assurance procedures and evaluate systems performance.

Maintain effective working relationships with faculty staff students and the public.

Works independently with limited supervision.

Senior Imaging Technologists will be responsible for one or more of the following duties:

Instruct and/or evaluate the clinical abilities and performance of RadiologyTechnology or sub-specialty students on a clinical rotation.

Participates in training employees in equipment operation patient movement and quality assurance.

Assist in creating schedules vacation planning on-call coverage

Provides an additional support function for clinical operations. (Example ordering)

Ability to respond to audit inquires including imaging and safety.

Leads audit and improvement efforts for accrediting bodies.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.

WE CARE Core Values:

• Welcoming- We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard that promotes the dignity of our patients trainees and employees and allows all to thrive in their health work research and education.
• Excellence- We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare education and research.
• Collaboration- We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems providers and communities across Iowa and the region as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work.
• Accountability- We behave ethically act with fairness and integrity take responsibility for our own actions and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
• Respect-We create an environment where every individual feels safe valued and respected supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
• Empowerment- We commit to fair access to research health care and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

Percent of Time:60% (24 hours a week)

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 0700-1930 holidays falling on Saturday & Sunday.

Pay Grade:see below.

Salary Pay Structure SEIU: Community Clinicswill be filling this position at one of two levels.

The Imaging Technologist classification salary is 4.

The Senior Imaging Technologistclassification salary is 5.

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position located in Quad Cities

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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