Senior Imaging Technologist (M-Th 2130-0800) CT/DX- Radiology Downtown Campus

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus intends to hire for two positions at either the Imaging Technologist classification or Senior Imaging Technologist, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both. Selective candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. Current UI employees are not eligible. The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus Department of Radiology is seeking a Senior Imaging Technologist or an Imaging Technologist t o work with physicians in the diagnosis of patients by performing technical radiographic and fluoroscopic, computerized tomographic, and diagnostic radiologic A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you’re part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. You’ll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better. Additional Duties: Assists physicians with imaging procedures. Completes continuing education in order to maintain Permit to Practice and ARRT registry Interviews patients and records appropriate clinical history relative to CT and diagnostic procedures. Introduces self, calls the guests by name, explains the examination to the patient. Provides care and protection of patients during procedures, assuming care for the emotional, psychological and physical needs, while adhering to TJC Patient Safety Goals. Maintains equipment in the work area and reports down time to the appropriate personnel. Identifies, accesses and prepares medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Prepares and assists with or administers materials, including opaque media, contrast media and barium, while adhering to patient safety goals. Prepares patients for extensive CT and diagnostic radiologic procedures by determining technical factors and procedures appropriate for patient's age, processing films and scheduling examinations properly. Operates radiographic CT and diagnostic imaging equipment within the department, practicing appropriate radiation protection and safety. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with imaging procedures.
• Completes continuing education in order to maintain Permit to Practice and ARRT registry
• Interviews patients and records appropriate clinical history relative to CT and diagnostic procedures.
• Introduces self, calls the guests by name, explains the examination to the patient.
• Provides care and protection of patients during procedures, assuming care for the emotional, psychological and physical needs, while adhering to TJC Patient Safety Goals.
• Maintains equipment in the work area and reports down time to the appropriate personnel.
• Identifies, accesses and prepares medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Prepares and assists with or administers materials, including opaque media, contrast media and barium, while adhering to patient safety goals.
• Prepares patients for extensive CT and diagnostic radiologic procedures by determining technical factors and procedures appropriate for patient's age, processing films and scheduling examinations properly.
• Operates radiographic CT and diagnostic imaging equipment within the department, practicing appropriate radiation protection and safety.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees