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SalaryBASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Prepare, administer and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic and tracer studies to obtain information for use by physicians in diagnosing patient illness.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate radiation detection instruments to produce scintiscans and/or to measure concentrations of radioisotopes in specific body areas.
Prepare radioactive isotopes for administration to patients and to calculate proper doses.
Maintain records of tests conducted, test results and the use and disposition of radioactive materials.
Calibrate radiation detection instruments as prescribed by accepted methods to maintain quality control.
Provide instruction to medical residents, Nuclear Medicine Technology students, and other staff on the operation of various instruments and explain the procedures performed.
Use established radiation safety precautions to avoid radioactive contamination.
Provide information and instructions to patients about the nature of the requested diagnostic and/or therapeutic examination.
Establish relationships with patients and attend to physical and emotional needs.
Practice sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination.
Demonstrate proficiency in performing all Nuclear Medicine procedures.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities noted above, the position description must include statements from UI Health Care Core Values (ICARE) for Health Care positions or Universal Competencies for all other positions. All positions must include a statement from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion universal competency.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is received from the Chief Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist or other designated official.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Functional supervision is exercised over students.
Schedule: 7:30-4 Monday-Friday, currently no weekend coverage or on call, may change depending on the needs of the dept.
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 an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board 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.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
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
