Imaging Technologist – Diagnostic Radiology (CT/Fluoro)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus Department of Radiology is seeking an Imaging Technologist to work with physicians in the diagnosis of patients by performing technical radiographic and fluoroscopic, computerized tomographic, and diagnostic radiologic. This part-time role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for selective candidates, with on-campus work in Iowa City.

The position requires completing a two-year radiologic technology program and ARRT eligibility, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Successful completion of two-year or other approved program by Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology Education is required.
• Certification or eligibility for certification in diagnostic procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies is required.
• Permit to practice in the State of Iowa for all radiographers operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment is required.
• Special qualifications will be indicated with the position advertising process, dependent upon the technology that the staff member will be operating.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manipulate, adjust and control the complex electronic and computerized components of the imaging system to produce patient examinations and research project while performing quality assurance procedures and evaluating system performance throughout the working day.
• Use proper septic techniques including skin preparation and IV placement: also, vital sign monitoring and recording and basic life support knowledge.
• Safety precautions are used to minimize or eliminate risks to patients, personnel and equipment.
• Perform image processing such as 3-D reconstruction and image reprocessing and non-imaging functions such as spectroscopy.
• Prepare and administer contrast material to patients under radiologist’s supervision as required.
• Maintain records and results of examinations and archive computer data.
• Establish rapport with patient and provide information about how the exam is performed and what is required of the patient.
• Plan daily regular and STAT scheduling for efficient room utilization.
• Assist Clinical Chief Technologist with inventory, ordering supplies and maintaining quality assurance in accordance with hospital, department and area standards.
• Participate in on-call coverage.
• Provide instruction to trainees, students and other medical staff on operation and safety precautions.
• Participate in phantom and/or animal research as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in specialty imaging area and related subjects with periodic software updates by attending meetings, continuing education programs, participates in professional organizations and/or reviews journals or publications.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety procedures

Quality assurance

Education

Two-year radiologic technology program

ARRT certification eligibility

Iowa state permit to practice

Tools

PACS

Fluoroscopy

CT imaging systems

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus Department of Radiology is seeking an Imaging Technologist to work with physicians in the diagnosis of patients by performing technical radiographic and fluoroscopic, computerized tomographic, and diagnostic radiologic. This part-time role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for selective candidates, with on-campus work in Iowa City.

The position requires completing a two-year radiologic technology program and ARRT eligibility, with opportunities to