Senior Imaging Technologist/Imaging Technologist - MRI (Weekend Option; Sat-Sun 0700-1930)

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Radiology is seeking Imaging Technologists-MRI to perform and teach specialized general diagnostic radiography procedures utilizing complex imaging equipment with close patient monitoring during exam. Also, to perform general radiography procedures in multiple areas within the hospital including Adult and Pediatric Radiology, emergency room, OR, fluoroscopy and orthopedic clinic. 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. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Successful completion of two-year or other approved program by Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology Education is required.
Current certification or eligibility for certification in diagnostic procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) certificate is required.

Nice To Haves

Recent work or clinical education experience in MRI.
MRI modality training.
MRI certification or eligible.
Work or clinical education experience in a Level 1 trauma center.
Previous work or clinical education experience in general radiology in a level 1 Trauma center is desired.
Recent work or clinical education experience in general radiography is desired.

Responsibilities

Perform radiography procedures using a variety of imaging equipment.
Operate fixed and portable radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic imaging studies.
Provide instruction to trainees, students and other medical staff on operation and safety precautions.
Has knowledge and understanding of key Service Excellence principles for interactions with patients and staff.
Establish rapport with patient and provide information about how the exam is performed and what is required of the patient.
Utilize standard safety precautions to minimize or eliminate risks to patients, personnel and equipment.
Prepare and administer contrast material to patients under radiologist’s supervision as required.