100% Senior Imaging Technologist, Advanced Modalities - EP Lab - UI Heart and Vascular Center
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of $10,000!
(Current UI employees are not eligible for incentive)
The UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a full time (100%) Senior Imaging Technologist to assist providers with patient preparation to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to treat heart rhythm disorders in the electrophysiology lab. Responsible for safe and effective operation of radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment as well as specialized imaging and technical equipment used for procedures.
Work Schedule:
- 4 - 10 hour Day shifts with Rotating day off (Monday - Friday)
- Rotating late stay shifts
No nights, weekends, or holidays
UI Heart and Vascular Center Job Opportunities
Senior Imaging Technologist - EP Lab
Imaging Technologist - EP Lab
Senior Imaging Technologist, Advanced Modalities - EP Lab
Imaging Technologist, Advanced Modalities - EP Lab
We are the best heart hospital in Iowa
UI Heart & Vascular Center is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best hospital in the state for cardiology and heart surgery patient care. The best hospitals nationally received this rating based on patient outcomes, number of high-risk patients seen, patient experience, advanced clinical technologies, and more.
Duties to Include:
- Operates fluoroscopic imaging equipment
- Operate equipment used for hemodynamic monitoring and invasive procedural needs
- Prepares and operates cardiac support devices under the supervision and order of the provider
- Monitor, scrub, or circulate as required
- Ensure adequate levels of all supplies are available in the procedural labs – stock as needed
- Daily lab/room checks as designated by department
- Performs general maintenance/cleaning and simple troubleshooting of all radiologic equipment, and escalates repair of equipment when needed
- Prepares for sterile procedures by performing sterile table set-up following sterile technique
- Performs circulating duties including patient care, basic and advanced cardiovascular life support, hemodynamic monitoring, and preparation of the procedure site
- Prepare and administer contrast material to patients under provider’s supervision as required
- Ensure safety precautions are being used to minimize or eliminate risks to patients, personnel, and equipment
- Provides instruction/orientation to trainees, students, and other hospital personnel on equipment operation, safety precautions, and procedures
- Assist Leadership and procurement with inventory and supply needs
- 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.
- Follow general policies and procedures in accordance with regulations of UI Health Care, Department of Internal Medicine, and UI Heart and Vascular Center
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public
- Establish rapport with patients and provide information regarding exams being performed and what is required of them
- Demonstrates acceptance of responsibilities; pride in work performed; and flexibility in acceptance of assignments while consistently maintaining professional behavior and appearance
- Staying up-to-date with advancements and best practices in electrophysiology
- Must be available for rotating late stay coverage
- Performs other duties as assigned
University of Iowa Health Care—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.®
Education Requirement:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience Requirements:
- 1 year imaging tech experience (Cath or EP setting preferred)
- Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team is required.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills required.
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- Certification in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and another radiologic related technological certification up to and including: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), Cardiac-Interventional Radiography (CI), or ARRT Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI).
- Iowa Permit to Practice by the State of Iowa for all technologists operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment required.
- Current certification in Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support required.
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous EPIC experience.
- Proficiency in ECG interpretation, sterile technique, and operating complex medical equipment.
- Certification in RCES.
- Knowledge of UI Health Care policies, procedures and regulations.
- Membership in position-related professional societies.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact Jordan Adam at jordan-adam@uiowa.edu or 319-384-5699.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
