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The Radiology Department intends to hire for two positions at either the Nuclear Medicine Technologist classification or Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Radiology is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a variety of complex nuclear medicine imaging and laboratory procedures that require independent judgment and initiative in order to obtain information for use by physicians in diagnosing or treating patient illness.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for conducting clinical investigational procedures and trouble-shooting technical problems and equipment breakdown.

Develop quality assurance testing parameters for specialized instrumentation.

Develop policies and procedures for diagnostic studies and imaging areas.

Conduct formal and informal continuing education/in-service programs for staff and students; as assigned perform duties as an instructor in areas of specific competence.

Supervise staff and students in specialized imaging areas and in performance of new procedures.

Coordinate planning and scheduling of diagnostic procedures and imaging areas.

Requisition and inventory supplies for imaging areas and procedures.

Consult with attending physicians to improve quality of procedures.

Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is received from the Chief Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist or other designated official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff and students.

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

Percent of Time: 100%

Pay Grade: 6

SEIU Pay Plan:

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Nuclear Medicine Technologist requires a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology approved by the Council of Education of the American Medical Association or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist requires a certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board is required.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist requires a certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the Iowa Public Health Department as documented by an Iowa Permit to Practice (IPP) is required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Some (6 months – 1 year) nuclear medicine developmental and/or clinical investigative experience is desirable.

Some (6 months – 1 year) nuclear medicine technology supervisory or teaching experience is desirable.

Application Process:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days or until position is filled.

The Department of Radiology will be filling this position at one of two levels. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist classification salary is 5, and the Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist classification salary is 6. You must indicate in your cover letter the level of classification (Imaging Technologist and/or Senior Imaging Technologist) you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

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