Dual Nuclear Medicine Technologist & PET/ Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist & PET

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or 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. This position will split 50% of the time between the PET and Nuclear division in the Department of Radiology. University of Iowa Health Care is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center, recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States. Our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (required for both Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist positions)
• 1-3 years of progressively responsible experience in Nuclear Medicine and dedicated PET procedures and related computer applications (for Senior position)
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex PET examinations (for Senior position)
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, develop and implement new projects in PET that advance new clinical applications or research endeavors (for Senior position)
• Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in nuclear medicine (required for both positions)
• Certification as a Nuclear Medical Technologist by the Iowa Public Health Department as documented by an Iowa Permit to Practice (IPP) (required for both positions)
• Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in PET (for Senior position)

Nice To Haves

• PET research experience
• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Performs complex PET examinations
• Demonstrates and displays a thorough knowledge of PET tracers and their relation to molecular physiological functions
• Provides instruction to new and current staff technologists, students and medical staff
• Evaluates equipment performance, recognize image artifacts, and initiate corrective action, when needed
• Develops PET examinations; creates written protocols and scanning parameters
• Explains and demonstrate methodologies for procedures, equipment and devices to residents, physicians, students and staff new hires
• Develops, implements and evaluates technology required for new procedures
• Troubleshoots computer or equipment malfunctions
• Interacts professionally with patient/family. Provide liaison between medical staff and patients, patients’ families, and hospital staff.

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level