PET Lead Technologist Radiology
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15 hours ago
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Job Summary
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Radiology is seeking a PET Lead Technologist. This position will assist the Clinical Chief and the members of the Radiology department in provision of efficient and safe patient care. Provide supervision for daily operations within PET Center.
Duties Include:
Provide Specialty Patient Care:
o Perform complex PET examinations. Demonstrate and display a thorough knowledge of PET tracers and their relation to molecular physiological functions.
o Evaluate equipment performance recognize image artifacts and initiate corrective action when needed.
o Develop PET examinations create written protocols and scanning parameters.
o Develop implement and evaluate technology required for new procedures.
o Troubleshoot computer or equipment malfunctions.
o Interact professionally with patient/family. Provide liaison between medical staff and patients patients families and hospital staff.
o Perform duties of Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET).
o Monitor equipment and coordinate repairs
o Play an active role in monthly technologist meeting.
o Models service excellence key behaviors and assure staff participation in departmental/hospital initiatives.
o Assist in daily clinic operations in conjunction with other lead technologists.
o Coordinate with outside vendors regarding image transfer and ordering of radiopharmaceuticals
Collaborate/Communicate with Health Care Team
o Communicates in a positive manner with physicians staff and other units or departments on a regular basis to promote effective and efficient operations within the department. Promotes a positive work environment.
o Engages staff to meet departmental or institutional goals. Communicates with staff in a positive manner to support initiatives and encourage staff participation. Create and update standard clinical imaging guidelines; disseminate protocol changes to staff.
o Understand and follow appropriate use of email when addressing issues or concerns of the department.
o Communicate in a positive manner with patients families and staff to address and resolve issues.
Safe Delivery of Care and Compliance
o Ensures standard of care regulatory compliance and safety regulations are followed.
o Identifies opportunities for improvement in quality and patient experience and recommends solutions.
o Create and revise department forms.
HR Management
o Assists with hiring orientation and onboarding of new staff within the clinical area.
o Assists Clinical Chief with recruitment and hiring of staff as needed.
o Provides guidance and coaching to staff and students to assure outcomes are achieved.
o Provide documentation regarding staff performance to supervisor and/or manager.
o Create weekly technologist schedules and coordinate with lead technologist to schedule studies
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.
University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Percent of Time:100%
Pay Grade: 5A - Professional and Scientific Pay Structures University Human Resources - The University of Iowa
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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Education Required
- Bachelors Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in nuclear medicine.
- Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in PET.
- Certification as a Nuclear Medical Technologist by the Iowa Public Health Department as documented by an Iowa Permit to Practice (IPP).
Experience Requirements
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- At least five years of experience in dedicated positron emission tomography (PET) with progressively independent responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to perform complex PET examinations.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate develop and implement new projects in PET that advance new clinical applications or research endeavors.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Qualification
- Administrative or managerial experience associated with nuclear medicine or PET (i.e. reimbursement/pre-approval patient/employee scheduling ordering of radiopharmaceuticals).
- PET research experience.
- CT Certification.
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. For questions please reach out to Alyssa Tucker at
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days or until position is filled.
- Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check
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