Senior Imaging Technologist/Imaging Technologist (Mon-Fri; 0800-1700) - Diagnostic Radiology

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

17h•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. This position is responsible for closely monitoring patients throughout examinations while ensuring high-quality imaging outcomes. In addition, the Imaging Technologist 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 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

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Current certification or eligibility for certification 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 general radiography.

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.