Senior Nuclear Medicine Tech/Nuclear Medicine Tech (0800 - 1630, M-F)

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Radiology is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a variety of complex nuclear medicine imaging and laboratory procedures that require independent judgment and initiative in order to obtain information for use by physicians in diagnosing or treating patient illness. This role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating technology for new procedures, providing instruction to various staff, and adhering to radiation protection guidelines. The technologist will also be responsible for conducting clinical investigational procedures, troubleshooting technical problems, developing quality assurance parameters, and creating policies and procedures for diagnostic studies. Additionally, they will conduct continuing education programs, supervise staff and students, coordinate planning and scheduling, manage supplies, and consult with physicians to improve procedure quality. The department is hiring for two positions, either as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or a Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist, depending on the candidate's qualifications.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology approved by the Council of Education of the American Medical Association or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board is required.
Certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the Iowa Public Health Department as documented by an Iowa Permit to Practice (IPP) is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Requires reasonable (1-3 years) progressively responsible experience in nuclear medicine procedures and related computer applications is required.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist requires a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology approved by the Council of Education of the American Medical Association or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist requires a certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board is required.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist requires a certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the Iowa Public Health Department as documented by an Iowa Permit to Practice (IPP) is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Some (6 months – 1 year) nuclear medicine developmental and/or clinical investigative experience is desirable.
Some (6 months – 1 year) nuclear medicine technology supervisory or teaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and evaluate technology required for new procedures and new imaging areas.
Provide instruction to medical staff, technology staff, students and other staff.
Follow established radiation protection guidelines and develop guidelines for new imaging procedures and imaging areas.
Perform duties of Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist as required and assigned.
Conduct clinical investigational procedures and trouble-shoot technical problems and equipment breakdown.
Develop quality assurance testing parameters for specialized instrumentation.
Develop policies and procedures for diagnostic studies and imaging areas.
Conduct formal and informal continuing education/in-service programs for staff and students.
Perform duties as an instructor in areas of specific competence.
Supervise staff and students in specialized imaging areas and in performance of new procedures.
Coordinate planning and scheduling of diagnostic procedures and imaging areas.
Requisition and inventory supplies for imaging areas and procedures.
Consult with attending physicians to improve quality of procedures.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.