What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist- Downtown position at Jobs@UIOWA?
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
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
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 guidelines and develop guidelines for new imaging procedures and imaging areas.
Perform duties of Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist as required and assigned.
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.
The department intends to hire for one position from either Senior Nuclear Technologist, requisition 24002015, or Nuclear Medicine Technologist, requisition 24001986, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology approved by the Council of Education of the American Medical Association or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in nuclear medicine 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.
Reasonable (1-3 years) progressively responsible experience in nuclear medicine procedures and related computer applications is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
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
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 14 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.
For additional questions, please contact Emilio Villagrana or emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu
