100% Senior Imaging Technologist, Advanced Modalities - EP Lab - UI Heart and Vascular Center

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of $10,000!

(Current UI employees are not eligible for incentive)

The UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a full time (100%) Senior Imaging Technologist to perform specialized digital angiography imaging utilizing complex imaging equipment with close patient monitoring during Adult Electrophysiology procedures.

Work Schedule:

• 4 - 10 hour Day shifts with Rotating day off (Monday - Friday)
• Rotating late stay shifts
• No nights, weekends, or holidays

UI Heart and Vascular Center Job Opportunities

Senior Imaging Technologist - EP Lab

Imaging Technologist - EP Lab

Senior Imaging Technologist, Advanced Modalities - EP Lab

Imaging Technologist, Advanced Modalities - EP Lab

We are the best heart hospital in Iowa

UI Heart & Vascular Center is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best hospital in the state for cardiology and heart surgery patient care. The best hospitals nationally received this rating based on patient outcomes, number of high-risk patients seen, patient experience, advanced clinical technologies, and more.

Duties to Include:

• Implements interventions according to department, division and/or unit policies, procedures and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

• Follows universal precautions.

• Follows general policies and procedures in accordance with regulations of the University of Iowa Health Care, and the UI Heart and Vascular Center.

• Maintain quality assurance in accordance with hospital, department and area standards.

• Use proper septic techniques including, but not limited, to skin preparation and IV placement.

• Safety precautions are used to minimize or eliminate risks to patients, personnel and equipment.

• 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. This includes independent operation with minimal physician supervision.

• Perform image processing such as 3-D reconstruction and image reprocessing and non-imaging functions such as spectroscopy.

• Demonstrate ability to monitor vital signs and record in EMR.

• 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.

• 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.

• Demonstrates acceptance of responsibility; pride in work performed; and flexibility in acceptance of assignments while consistently maintaining professional behavior and appearance.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Education Requirement:

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

Experience Requirements:

• 6 mos. imaging tech experience required (Cath or EP setting preferred).
• Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team is required.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills required.

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Certification in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and another radiologic related technological certification up to and including: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), Cardiac-Interventional Radiography (CI), or ARRT Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI).
• Iowa Permit to Practice by the State of Iowa for all technologists operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment required.
• Current certification in Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support required.

Desired Qualifications:

• 1 year imaging tech experience (Cath or EP setting preferred) desired.
• Previous experience using electronic medical records desired.
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations desired.
• Membership in position-related professional societies desired.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Jordan Adam at jordan-adam@uiowa.edu or 319-384-5699.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Senior Imaging Technologist
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 6

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Jordan Adam
• Contact Email: jordan-adam@uiowa.edu