The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking a Senior 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.

Position Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and evaluates technology required for new procedures and new imaging areas; provides instruction to medical staff, technology staff, students and other staff; follow established radiation protection guidelines and develop guidelines for new imaging procedures and imaging areas.
• Responsible for conducting clinical investigational procedures and trouble-shooting technical problems and equipment breakdown
• Develops quality assurance testing parameters for specialized instrumentation
• Develops policies and procedures for diagnostic studies and imaging areas
• Conducts formal and informal continuing education/in-service programs for staff and students; as assigned performs duties as an instructor in areas of specific competence
• Coordinates planning and scheduling of diagnostic procedures and imaging areas
• Requisition and inventory supplies for imaging areas and procedures
• Consults with attending physicians to improve quality of procedures
• Maintains effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public
• Perform duties of Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist as required and assigned

• Supervises staff and students in specialized imaging areas and in performance of new procedures

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

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. ®

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: M-F: 0800-1630

Pay Structure: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/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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Education Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of progressively responsible experience in Nuclear Medicine and dedicated PET procedures and related computer applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Certification Requirements

• Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in nuclear medicine
• Certification as a Nuclear Medical Technologist by the Iowa Public Health Department as documented by an Iowa Permit to Practice (IPP)

Desirable Qualifications

• Nuclear medicine developmental and/or clinical investigative experience
• Nuclear medicine technology supervisory or teaching experience

Application Process

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. For questions, please reach out to Daniel Petersen at daniel-petersen@uiowa.edu.

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

• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check

• Moving allowances applicable for qualified candidates