Position Summary:

Imaging Technologist with primary duties in multiple modalities, including, General Radiography. Will perform and teach specialized imaging procedures of general radiography with close patient monitoring during exam. This includes independent operation with minimal physician supervision.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manipulate, adjust and control the complex electronic 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.
• Safety precautions are used to minimize or eliminate risks to patients, personnel or equipment.
• Maintain records and results of examinations and archive computer data.
• Establish rapport with patient and provide information about how the exam is performed and is required of the patient.
• Plan daily regular and STAT scheduling for efficient room utilization.
• Assist management with inventory, ordering supplies and maintaining quality assurance in accordance with hospital, department and area standards.
• Participate in on-call coverage as needed
• Provide instruction to trainees, students and other medical staff on operation and safety precautions.
• 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 and publications.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
• Follow general policies and procedures in accordance with regulations of the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, and the Department of Radiology and UICC Radiology

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—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.®

WE CARE Core Values:

• Welcoming - We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
• Excellence - We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.
• Collaboration - We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work.
• Accountability - We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
• Respect - We are committed to ensuring that UI Health Care is an inclusive environment where individuals from the full spectrum of diversity – which includes identity, backgrounds, cultures, ability and perspective –feel safe, seen, and valued.
• Equity - We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness in research, health care, education and health.

Pay Grade: 23

Salary: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans (https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, variable hours from 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday, variable hours from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Education Required

• Successful completion of two-year or other approved program by Joint Review Committee in Radiologic technology education is required.

Experience Requirements

• Certification or eligibility for certification in diagnostic procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist is required. Permit to practice in the State of Iowa for all radiographers operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment is required.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team-based setting.

Desirable Qualifications

• Membership in appropriate professional organizations desired.
• Willingness to train in additional modalities.
• Driver’s License and ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Standards is desired.