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50% Senior Imaging Technologist - Adult Cardiac Cath Lab - UI Heart and Vascular

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245

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50% Senior 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 a part-time (50%) Senior Imaging Technologist to operate digital angiography imaging equipment, physiologic recorder and analysis equipment. Performs scrub/circulating duties during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; facilitates handoff reporting while providing effective and efficient communication with patient/family and other customers of the lab. Under limited supervision.

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.

Work authorization in the U.S. is required; sponsorship is not available for this role.

Duties to Include:

Operates angiography imaging

Operates various analysis equipment; cardiac output computers, oxygen consumption monitors, oximeters, and hemochron machines

Operates pressure injection systems for the delivery of contrast material to the patient as ordered by the cardiologist

Prepares and operates the Intra-aortic Balloon Pump under the supervision and order of the cardiologist

Maintains the operating condition of all radiologic equipment by means of quality control checks

Performs general maintenance/cleaning and simple troubleshooting of all radiologic equipment, and initiates repair of equipment when needed

Performs sterile table set-up and post procedure clean up

Performs circulating duties including patient care, basic and advanced cardiovascular life support, vital sign monitoring, and preparation of the procedure site and accurate leveling of pressure transducers

Provides instruction/orientation to trainees, students, and other hospital personnel on equipment operation, safety precautions, and procedures

Assists the clinical supervisor with inventory and ordering of supplies as requested

Shares on-call responsibilities

Maintains current knowledge of developments in radiologic technology and related subjects by attending meetings, continuing education programs, participation in professional organizations, and/or reading journals and publications

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

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 is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. 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 months 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

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills

Ability to respond to on-call within 20-30 minutes

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

Certification in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or other radiologic related technological certification

Iowa Permit to Practice by the State of Iowa for all technologists operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment

Current certification in Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Desired Qualifications:

1 year imaging tech experience (Cath or EP setting preferred)

Knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations

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

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. Up to 5 professional references may be requested later in the recruitment process.

Classification Title: Senior Imaging Technologist

Schedule: Part-time

Compensation

Contact Email: kelli-ballard@uiowa.edu

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, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.

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