EP Lab Senior Rad Tech 100%- Downtown Campus

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Downtown Campus is seeking a Senior Imaging Technologist for the Cardiovascular Lab or Radiology Department. This role focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of patients undergoing invasive radiographic procedures. The technologist will utilize advanced imaging technology, explain procedures to patients, and instruct students and staff. The downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital providing a community-based model of care, connected to the expertise and resources of the larger health system.

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.

Nice To Haves

Membership in appropriate professional societies is desirable.

Responsibilities

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.