50%25 Senior Imaging Technologist - Adult Cardiac Cath Lab - UI Heart and Vascular Center

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a part-time (50%) Senior Imaging Technologist to operate digital angiography imaging equipment, physiologic recorder and analysis equipment. Perform scrub/circulating duties during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; facilitate handoff reporting while providing effective and efficient communication with patient/family and other customers of the lab. Under limited supervision. We are the best heart hospital in Iowa. UI Heart & Vascular Center is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best hospital in the state for cardiology and heart surgery patient care. The best hospitals nationally received this rating based on patient outcomes, number of high-risk patients seen, patient experience, advanced clinical technologies, and more. Work authorization in the U.S. is required; sponsorship is not available for this role.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 months imaging tech experience required (Cath or EP setting preferred).
• Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team is required.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to respond to on-call within 20-30 minutes is required.
• Certification in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or other radiologic related technological certification required.
• Iowa Permit to Practice by the State of Iowa for all technologists operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment required.
• Current certification in Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support required.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year imaging tech experience (Cath or EP setting preferred) desired.
• Previous experience using electronic medical records desired.
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations desired.
• Membership in position-related professional societies desired.

Responsibilities

• Operates angiography imaging
• Operates various analysis equipment; cardiac output computers, oxygen consumption monitors, oximeters, and hemochron machines.
• Operates pressure injection systems for the delivery of contrast material to the patient as ordered by the cardiologist.
• Prepares and operates the Intra-aortic Balloon Pump under the supervision and order of the cardiologist.
• Maintains the operating condition of all radiologic equipment by means of quality control checks.
• Performs general maintenance/cleaning and simple troubleshooting of all radiologic equipment, and initiates repair of equipment when needed.
• Performs sterile table set-up and post procedure clean up.
• Performs circulating duties including patient care, basic and advanced cardiovascular life support, vital sign monitoring, and preparation of the procedure site and accurate leveling of pressure transducers.
• Provides instruction/orientation to trainees, students, and other hospital personnel on equipment operation, safety precautions, and procedures.
• Assists the clinical supervisor with inventory and ordering of supplies as requested.
• Shares on-call responsibilities.
• Maintains current knowledge of developments in radiologic technology and related subjects by attending meetings, continuing education programs, participation in professional organizations, and/or reading journals and publications.
• Follows general policies and procedures in accordance with regulations of the University of Iowa Health Care, the Department of Internal Medicine, and UI Heart and Vascular Center.
• Demonstrates acceptance of responsibility; pride in work performed; and flexibility in acceptance of assignments while consistently maintaining professional behavior and appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on incentive of $10,000 for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees