Senior Imaging Tech - Hourly (Quad Cities)

The University of Iowa CommunityClinicsis seeking a patient centered hourly (Sr.)Imaging Technologist to work in our UICC Quad Cities 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.

Education Required

A Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Experience Requirements

• Must maintain current certification in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and/or other radiologic related technological certification and 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Membership in appropriate professional organizations desired.
• Driver's License and ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Standards is desired.