Imaging Technologist/Senior Imaging Technologist - IR (Multiple Openings)

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking an Imaging Technologist or Senior Imaging Technologist to perform and provide instruction in specialized diagnostic radiography procedures using advanced imaging equipment within our IR division. This position is responsible for closely monitoring patients throughout examinations while ensuring high-quality imaging outcomes. In addition, the position performs general radiography procedures across a variety of clinical settings, including Adult and Pediatric Radiology, the Emergency Department, Operating Rooms, Fluoroscopy, and Orthopedic Clinics. University of Iowa Health Care — recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 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. ®

Requirements

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Current certification or eligibility for certification in diagnostic procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Current Permit to Practice issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health for all radiographers operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment

Nice To Haves

Previous work or clinical education experience in general radiology in a level 1 Trauma center
Recent work or clinical education experience in IR
Vascular Interventional Technology Certification

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
Assists 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