Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Mission Cancer Blood (Des Moines)

%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3EMission Cancer %26amp; Blood, part of UI Health Care is seeking a %3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3Eseeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, administer and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic and tracer studies to obtain information for use by physicians in diagnosing patient illness.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDuties to include:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EOperate radiation detection instruments to produce scintiscans and/or to measure concentrations of radioisotopes in specific body areas.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EPrepare radioactive isotopes for administration to patients and to calculate proper doses.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EMaintain records of tests conducted, test results and the use and disposition of radioactive materials.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3ECalibrate radiation detection instruments as prescribed by accepted methods to maintain quality control.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EProvide instruction to medical residents, Nuclear Medicine Technology students, and other staff on the operation of various instruments and explain the procedures performed.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EUse established radiation safety precautions to avoid radioactive contamination.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EProvide information and instructions to patients about the nature of the requested diagnostic and/or therapeutic examination.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EEstablish relationships with patients and attend to physical and emotional needs.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EPractice sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EDemonstrate proficiency in performing all nuclear medicine procedures.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EMaintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EDrive to a remote clinic may be a periodic requirement. The job may involve some travel by car, potentially to a location outside of the main clinic or city, to conduct work at a smaller or more isolated clinic.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EJoining University of Iowa Health Care means becoming part of a world-class academic health system that offers a mission you can believe in, resources and support you need to excel, and a community where your impact is felt every day. We%26rsquo;re providing patient care with expertise and compassion, advancing groundbreaking research, and teaching and training tomorrow%26rsquo;s health care professionals. Together, we%26rsquo;re changing medicine and changing lives across Iowa and beyond.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EEnjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, generous leave policies, 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to our UI Health Care specialists and care teams.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EGrow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Enjoy a rich quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EAs part of the Hawkeye community, you%26rsquo;ll find a balance of career fulfillment and quality of life. Join us in working together to make all of Iowa better%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3EPercent of Time:%3C/b%3E 25%%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3ELocation:%26nbsp;%3C/b%3EDes Moines, IA Mission, Cancer %26amp; Blood%3Cb%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3Ebr pstrongspanspanEducation Requirements: /span/span/strong/p ul lispanspanA 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. /span/span/li /ul pstrongspanspanCertification Requirements: /span/span/strong/p ul li pspanspanCertification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board is required./span/span/p /li li p/p pspanspanCertification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the Iowa Public Health Department as documented by an Iowa Permit to Practice (IPP) is required./span/span/p /li /ul ul lispanspanExcellent written and verbal communication skills are required./span/span/li /ul p class="MsoNormal"spanspanbApplication Process:/b In order to be considered, applicants must upload ba resume and cover letter /b(under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. /span/span/p p class="MsoNormal"spanspanSuccessful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification./span/span/p p class="MsoNormal"spanspanReferences: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process/span/span/p p class="MsoNormal"spanspanbThis position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. /b/span/span/p p class="MsoNormal"spanspanWith additional questions, please reach out to Brenna Ballo (brenna-ballo@uiowa.edu)/span/span/p