(Sr) Imaging Tech Urgent Care - Hourly

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a patient centered hourly (Sr.)Imaging Technologist to work in our UICC Urgent Care Clinics. This position is responsible for perform diagnostic imaging procedures utilizing advanced imaging technology/equipment, explain examination procedures to patients and monitor their status, and instruct students and staff on examination and equipment operations and ensures all imaging protocols are being used correctly.

Position Responsibilities:

• Operate, adjust, and manipulate computerized electronic and mechanicalcomponents of computerized diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain, operate and trouble-shoot and report equipment failures.
• Instruct trainees, students and staff on equipment operation and safetyprecautions.
• Explain examination process to patients.
• Ensure patients welfare and assist physician with medical procedures
• Perform patient care techniques including skin preparation, I.V. placement, vitalsign monitoring and recording, and basic life support; prepare and administercontrast material to patients.
• Performs proficiency testing for the lab; runs all controls; maintains logbooks.
• Works closely with all inspectors
• Maintain records and results of examinations and archive computer data.
• Develops and processes radiologic film or creates image from CR unit.Deliversfilm/image to provider for reading/interpretation.Ensures film/image is conveyedto UIHC Radiology for over-read.
• Schedule's test, procedures, and admissions outside the clinic as directed by LIP.
• Maintains examination rooms.Stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies
• Assist with inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining quality assurance inaccordance with hospital, departmental and clinical unit standards.
• Maintain knowledge of technical developments, software updates, and relatedsubjects by attending meetings, continuing education programs, and participationin professional organizations and/or review journals or publications.
• Perform quality assurance procedures and evaluate systems performance.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Works independently with limited supervision.

Senior Imaging Technologists will be responsible for one or more of the following duties:

*Instruct and/or evaluate the clinical abilities and performance of RadiologyTechnology or sub-specialty students on a clinical rotation.

*Participates in training employees in equipment operation, patient movement, and quality assurance.

*Assist in creating schedules, vacation planning, on-call coverage

*Provides an additional support function for clinical operations. (Example ordering)

*Ability to respond to audit inquires including imaging and safety.

*Leads audit and improvement efforts for accrediting bodies.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.

Education Required

*Senior Imaging Technologist: A bachelor's degree in radiologic technology or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

*Imaging Technologist: Requires Successful completion of two-year or other approved program by Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology Education is required.

Experience Requirementsfor Senior Imaging Technologist

• Must maintain current certification in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and/or other radiologic related technological certification.
• Iowa Permit to Practice as required by the State of Iowa for all technologists operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment.
• 2 years' experience in general radiology.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team-based setting.
• Driver's License and ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Standards.

Experience Requirementsfor Imaging Technologist

• Must maintain current certification in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or other radiologic related technological certification.
• Iowa Permit to Practice as required by the State of Iowa for all technologists operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team-based setting.
• Driver's License and ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Standards.

Desirable Qualifications for Senior Imaging Technologist and Imaging Technologist

• Membership in appropriate professional organizations desired.
• Previous work or clinical education experience in general radiology in an acute care environment, Emergency Department/Trauma Center is desired.
• Recent work or clinical education experience in general radiography is desired.