Senior Imaging Technologist Imaging Technologist (0) CT- Downtown Campus

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street Iowa City IA) intends to hire for two positions at either the Imaging Technologist classification (Pay Grade 4) or Senior Imaging Technologist (Pay Grade 5) based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

Selective candidates eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10000.Current UI employees are not eligible.

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street Iowa City IA) department of Radiology is seeking a Senior Imaging Technologist with primary duties inthe diagnosis and treatment of patients undergoing invasive radiographic procedures in the Radiology Department.

A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here youre part of something greater something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise technology collaboration and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. Youll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.

Duties Include:

• 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.
• Assists staff and patient with appropriate radiation protection. Performs prescribed periodic checks of radiation safety equipment. Responsible for requesting dosimetry monitoring and adherence to dosimetry policy.
• Assures prompt communication of Special Procedures and Diagnostic Policy and procedure changes; assures 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

Percent of Time:100%

Schedule: Monday-Friday (0) Holiday rotation and occasional call.

Pay Grade: 4

The department will be filling this position at one of two levels. The Imaging Technologist classification salary is 4 and the Senior Imaging Technologist classification salary is 5. You must 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. See required qualifications for additional information.

Benefits Highlights:

• 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

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