Nuclear Medicine - PET Tech or Senior Nuclear Medicine - PET Tech

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Department intends to hire for one position at either the Senior Nuclear Medicine Tech (PET) classification or Nuclear Medicine Tech (PET) classification, 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. The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking a Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a variety of complex nuclear medicine imaging and laboratory procedures, including the use of positron emission tomography (PET), that require independent judgment and initiative in order to obtain information for use by physicians in diagnosing or treating patient illness. Position Responsibilities: CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform complex PET examinations. Demonstrate and display a thorough knowledge of PET tracers and their relation to molecular physiological functions. Provide instruction to new and current staff technologists, students and medical staff. Evaluate equipment performance, recognize image artifacts, and initiate corrective action, when needed. Develop PET examinations; create written protocols and scanning parameters. Explain and demonstrate methodologies for procedures, equipment and devices to residents, physicians, students and staff new hires. Develop, implement and evaluate technology required for new procedures. Troubleshoot computer or equipment malfunctions. Interact professionally with patient/family. Provide liaison between medical staff and patients, patients’ families, and hospital staff. Perform duties of Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET). SUPERVISION RECEIVED Supervision is received from the Chief Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist or other designated official. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff and students. 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 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. ® Percent of Time: 100% Pay Grade: 6 Pay Structure SEIU: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts (0800-1630) or four 10-hours shifts (0700-1730) The Department of Radiology will be filling this position at one of two levels. The Nuclear Med Tech classification salary is 5, and the Senior Nuclear Med Tech classification salary is 6. You must indicate in your cover letter the level of classification 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 For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Reasonable (1-3 years) of progressively responsible experience in Nuclear Medicine and dedicated PET procedures and related computer applications are required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
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.
Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in nuclear medicine is required.
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) is required.

Nice To Haves

PET research experience.
Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Perform complex PET examinations.
Demonstrate and display a thorough knowledge of PET tracers and their relation to molecular physiological functions.
Provide instruction to new and current staff technologists, students and medical staff.
Evaluate equipment performance, recognize image artifacts, and initiate corrective action, when needed.
Develop PET examinations; create written protocols and scanning parameters.
Explain and demonstrate methodologies for procedures, equipment and devices to residents, physicians, students and staff new hires.
Develop, implement and evaluate technology required for new procedures.
Troubleshoot computer or equipment malfunctions.
Interact professionally with patient/family.
Provide liaison between medical staff and patients, patients’ families, and hospital staff.
Perform duties of Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET).