Senior Imaging Technologist or Imaging Technologist - Pediatrics Cardiology 80-100%
The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is seeking an Imaging Technologist or Senior Imaging Technologist to join our Pediatric Catheterization and Electrophysiology and pediatric imaging and procedure center, operate cine, fluoro and digital angiography imaging equipment, hemodynamic monitoring, and perform scrubs/circulating duties during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, perform teaching, quality assurance, preventative maintenance/repair and shares on-call responsibilities.
Duties to Include:
Imaging Technologist or Senior Imaging Technologist:
- Operates digital angiography imaging equipment including multi-format cameras and high-resolution recorders independently.
- Performs sterile stable set-up and post procedure clean up.
- Performs circulating duties including patient care, basic and advanced cardiovascular life support, vital sign monitoring, patient procedure preparation.
- Maintains imaging/procedure records; shares responsibilities of image storing, archiving, copying, destruction and/or disposal.
- Maintains the operating condition of all radiologic equipment by means of quality control checks.
- Provides instruction/orientation to trainees, students and other hospital personnel on equipment operation, safety precautions and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Participates in phantom, human and animal research as needed.
- 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 the regulations of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic and the Department of Pediatrics.
- Operates various analysis equipment such as: cardiac output computers, oxygen consumption monitors, oximeters, blood gas, and ACT machines.
- Operates pressure injection systems for the delivery of contrast material to the patient as ordered by the cardiologist.
- Operates Radiofrequency and Cryotherapy ablation consoles.
Required Qualifications:
- Successful completion of two-year or other approved program by Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology Education is required.
- Certification or eligibility for certification in diagnostic procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies is required.
- Permit to practice in the State of Iowa for all radiographers operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment is required.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to complete certification in BLS/CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
- One or more years of experience in cardiac catheterization or invasive angiography.
- Demonstrated experience in pediatric interventional cardiac catheterization.
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
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 pedsuichildrenshr@healthcare.uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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