EP Lab Senior Rad Tech 100%25- Downtown Campus

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus department of Cardiovascular Lab is seeking a Senior Imaging Technologist with primary duties in the diagnosis and treatment of patients undergoing invasive radiographic procedures in the Cardiovascular Lab or the Radiology Department. This is a 100% position located at the downtown campus, a 194-bed hospital providing a community-based model of care connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of the entire health system. The role involves performing diagnostic imaging procedures, explaining procedures to patients, monitoring their status, and instructing students and staff on equipment operations.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in radiologic technology or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Must maintain current certification in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and/or other radiologic related technological certification and Iowa Permit to Practice as required by the State of Iowa for all technologists operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Current certification or eligibility for certification in diagnostic procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
• Current Permit to Practice issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health for all radiographers operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment is required.
• Applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in appropriate professional societies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures utilizing advanced imaging technology/equipment.
• Explain examination procedures to patients and monitor their status.
• Instruct students and staff on examination and equipment operations.
• Operate, adjust, and manipulate computerized electronic and mechanical components of computerized axial tomographic, angiographic, magnetic resonance systems and multiple modalities of other general diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain, operate and trouble-shoot and report equipment failures.
• Explain examination process to patients.
• Instruct trainees, students and staff on equipment operation and safety precautions.
• Perform patient care techniques including skin preparation, I.V. placement, vital sign monitoring and recording, and basic life support; prepare and administer contrast material to patients.
• Maintain records and results of examinations and archive computer data.
• Assist with inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining quality assurance in accordance with hospital, departmental and clinical unit standards.
• Perform quality assurance procedures and evaluate systems performance.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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