50% Imaging Technologist - Adult Cardiac Cath 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 two part-time (50%) Imaging Technologists to perform specialized digital angiography imaging utilizing complex imaging equipment with close patient monitoring during Adult Cardiac Catheterization Lab procedures in the UI Heart and Vascular Center.

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.

Duties to Include:

• Provide direct, safe patient care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic adult cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Manipulate, adjust and control the complex electronic and computerized components of the imaging system to produce patient examinations and research projects while performing quality assurance procedures and evaluating system performance throughout the working day.
• Utilize proper septic techniques including but not limited to skin preparation and IV placement, vital sign monitoring and recording, and basic and advanced life support knowledge.
• Utilize appropriate safety precautions 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 supervision as required.
• Maintain records and results of examinations and archive computer data.
• Establish rapport with patients 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 with inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining quality assurance.
• 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.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Demonstrate acceptance of responsibility; pride in work performed; and flexibility in acceptance of assignments while consistently maintaining professional behavior and appearance.
• Required participation in night/weekend/holiday on-call assignment (arrival at UI Hospitals & Clinics within 20-30 minutes required).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement:

• Successful completion of two-year or other approved program by Joint Commission Committee in Radiologic Technology Education is required.

Experience Requirements:

• Previous imaging technologist experience (Adult Cardiac Catheterization preferred); or completion of Cardiac and Vascular Interventional Clinical Internship (within the last 12 months).
• Demonstrated history of positive and professional interactions with patients, families, and professional health care staff.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Required participation in night/weekend/holiday on-call assignment (arrival at UI Hospitals & Clinics within 20-30 minutes required).

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Certification in diagnostic procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required prior to start date.
• Permit to practice by the State of Iowa for all technologists operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment is required prior to start date.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification(s) are required prior to start date.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3 years imaging technologist experience (Adult Cardiac Catheterization).
• Previous EPIC experience.

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 14 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.

For additional questions, please contact Kelli Ballard at kelli-ballard@uiowa.edu or 319-467-6019.

Additional Information:

• Classification Title: Imaging Technologist
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Part-time

Compensation:

• Pay Level: 23

Contact Information:

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Kelli Ballard
• Contact Email: kelli-ballard@uiowa.edu