Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET)/ Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET)

Description
The Radiology Department intends to hire for one position at either the Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET) classification or Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET), 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 Health Care department of Radiology is seeking a Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist to work in PET and MRI, performing a variety of complex Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Magnetic Resonance imaging (MRI) and laboratory procedures that require independent judgment and initiative to obtain information for use by physicians in diagnosing or treating patient illness. The position includes primary coordinating and operational responsibilities associated with hybrid PET/MRI scanner operation.
Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and evaluate technology required for new procedures and new imaging areas; provide instruction to medical staff, technology staff, students and other staff; follow established radiation protection and MRI safety guidelines and develop guidelines for new imaging procedures and imaging areas.
• Operate, adjust, and manipulate computerized electronic and mechanical components of computerized axial tomographic, angiographic, magnetic resonance systems and multiple modalities of other general diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain records and results of examinations and archive computer data.
• Perform duties of Staff PET and MRI Technologist as required and assigned.
• Evaluate equipment performance, recognize image artifacts, and initiate corrective action, when needed.
• Develop quality assurance testing parameters for specialized instrumentation and perform and train others to perform quality assurance.
• Supervise students in specialized imaging areas and in performance of new procedures.
• Participate in phantom, human and/or animal research.
• Coordinate planning and scheduling of PET, CT, and MRI diagnostic procedures and imaging areas.
• Requisition and inventory supplies for imaging areas and procedures.
• Consult with attending physicians to improve quality of procedures.
• Interact professionally with patient/family. Provide liaison between medical staff and patients, patients' families, and hospital staff.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
  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: Will require some additional call, on weekends, holidays, and evenings. May require some hours outside the routine week for clinical research.
Pay Grade: 6
SEIU Pay Plan:
The Department of Radiology will be filling this position at one of two levels. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist & PET classification salary is 5, and the Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist & PET classification salary is 6. You must indicate in your cover letter the level of classification (Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET) and/or Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET)) you wish to be considered for or indicate both. See required qualifications for additional information.
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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Qualifications
Experience Requirements
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET):

• 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.

Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET):

• A Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Reasonable (1-3 years) of progressively responsible experience in Nuclear Medicine and dedicated PET procedures and related computer applications are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex Nuclear Medicine and PET examinations.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, develop and implement new projects in Nuclear Medicine and PET that advance new clinical applications or research endeavors.
• More than 3 years recent experience in clinical MRI operation.

Certification Requirements:
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET):

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

Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET):

• Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in nuclear medicine is required.
• Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in PET.
• Current certification or eligibility for certification in MRI procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) certificate is required
• Certification as a Nuclear Medical Technologist by the Iowa Public Health Department as documented by an Iowa Permit to Practice (IPP) is required.

Desired Qualification:
Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET):

• Nuclear Medicine and PET developmental and/or research investigative experience is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Work or clinical education experience in a Level 1 trauma center.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload Cover Letter and Resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position .
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check
For additional questions or concerns, please reach out to Lisa Dunnwald at