Imaging Technologist/Senior Imaging Technologist - CT (Multiple Openings)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Moving allowance

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology seeks an Imaging Technologist or Senior Imaging Technologist to perform CT and general radiography procedures, monitor patients, and ensure high-quality imaging outcomes across Adult and Pediatric Radiology, ED, ORs, Fluoroscopy, and Orthopedic Clinics.

Responsibilities include operating CT equipment, instructing staff, explaining procedures to patients, and maintaining records while providing patient care and support to physicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or Allied Health Sciences or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a two-year program approved by JRCERT or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates, adjusts, and manipulates CT and other diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Maintains, operates, troubleshoots, and reports equipment failures.
• Instructs trainees, students and staff on equipment operation and safety precautions.
• Explains the examination process to patients.
• Ensures patient welfare and assists physicians during procedures.
• Performs patient care techniques including IV placement, vital signs, and contrast administration.
• Maintains records and results of examinations and archives data.
• Plans daily scheduling for efficient room utilization.
• Participates in on-call coverage.
• Assists with inventory, ordering supplies, and quality assurance.
• Participates in phantom, human and/or animal research.
• Keeps knowledge up-to-date through meetings and continuing education.
• Performs QA procedures and evaluates system performance.
• Instructs/evaluates clinical abilities of Radiology Technology students on rotation.
• Maintains effective working relationships with faculty, staff and the public.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or Allied Health Sciences

Job description

Imaging Technologist/Senior Imaging Technologist - CT (Multiple Openings)

** This requisition represents multiple Imaging Technologist/Senior Imaging Technologistopenings within the department. By applying to this requisition, you will have the opportunity to be considered for all available Imaging Technologist/Senior Imaging Technologist openings within this department. You will have the opportunity to indicate your preferences of location(s) and shift(s) during the application process. **

Selective candidates eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000. Limited Time Incentive for Former Employees & New Hires.Moving allowance may be available. Current UI employees are not eligible.

Position Summary

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 within our CT division. This position is responsible for closely monitoring patients throughout examinations while ensuring high-quality imaging outcomes. In addition, the position performs general radiography procedures across a variety of clinical settings, including Adult and Pediatric Radiology, the Emergency Department, Operating Rooms, Fluoroscopy, and Orthopedic Clinics.

Position 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

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.

University of Iowa Health Care — recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Available Shifts

• 1st Shift; Monday - Friday; 0800-1700
• 2nd Shift; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 1130-2200
• 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
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Education Requirements

Consideration for the Senior Imaging Technologist position requires the following:

• A Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Consideration for the Imaging Technologist position requires the following:

• Successful completion of two-year or other approved program by Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology Education

Experience Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Certification Requirements

• Current certification or eligibility for certification in diagnostic procedures 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

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous work or clinical education experience in general radiology in a level 1 Trauma center
• Recent work or clinical education experience in CT
• CT Modality Training
• CT Certification

Application Process

This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 90 calendar days. At the end of the 90-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings.For questions or additional information, please contact Melissa Kolker at [e-mail]..

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Imaging Technologist
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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