50% Senior Imaging Technologist - Adult Cardiac Cath Lab - UI Heart and Vascular Center
University of Iowa

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. Perform scrub/circulating duties during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; facilitate 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.

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 Hospitals and Clinics, 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-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.
• Ability to respond to on-call within 20-30 minutes is required.

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Certification in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or other radiologic related technological certification required.
• 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 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 will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

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

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 35

Contact Information

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

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