University of Iowa · 2 weeks ago
Clinic Chief Tech - HC Svcs Mgr/Asst Dept Dir PET Imaging Center
Iowa City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking a Clinic Chief Tech position in PET Imaging Center who will manage the clinical operation of the PET Imaging Center. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring patient care excellence, and collaborating with healthcare teams to support clinical operations.
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Responsibilities
Directly supervises two Lead Technologists providing consistent communication, clear expectations, and operational support
Oversees all clinical staff to ensure patient care excellence
Conducts annual performance evaluations for direct reports and provides input for clinic staff evaluations
Recruits and hires clinical and research staff
Assists with orientation and onboarding of new staff. Help ensure orientation is complete and successful
Provide guidance and coaching to staff and students to assure outcomes are achieved
Perform clinical PET examinations in times of significant clinical need
When necessary, interact professionally with patient/family. Provide liaison between medical staff and patients, patients’ families, and hospital staff
Evaluate equipment performance, recognize image artifacts, and initiate corrective action
Develop, implement, and evaluate technology required for new procedures
Implement process improvements to ensure efficiency safety and high-quality patient care
Play an active role in monthly technologist meeting
Model service excellence key behaviors and assure staff participation in departmental/hospital initiatives
Coordinate daily research workflow with clinical workflow. Anticipate potential problems if/when schedules are running late
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organization standards
Develop and encourage staff to strengthen technical, professional and patient care skills. Assist with setting goals for staff and provide feedback in a positive manner
Work with Clinical Instructors to facilitate clinical education
Oversee training of current and new technologists. Work with clinic and admin lead to ensure their competency in all procedures performed and with all equipment they use
Communicate in a positive manner with physicians, staff and other units or departments on a regular basis to promote effective and efficient operations within the department. Promote a positive work environment
Deal effectively with concerns or complaints from patients, research subjects, physicians and staff
Engage staff to meet departmental or institutional goals. Communicate with staff in a positive manner to support initiatives and encourage staff participation
Provide consistent leadership, guidance, and support to nurses, receptionists and staff technologists. Provide knowledge or information that engages staff in processes
Work with PET radiochemistry team to assure proper timing and coordination of in-house radiopharmaceutical production for research studies
Coordinate radiopharmaceutical ordering with outside pharmacies, ensuring timely delivery
Facilitate new exam, protocol, and radiotracer build requests in EPIC
Review and rectify invoices for doses from outside radiopharmacies
Obtain Quarterly 340B and WAC pricing from vendors
Main administrator for the Nuclear Medicine Information System
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience
Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in nuclear medicine
Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in PET
Certification as a Nuclear Medical Technologist by the Iowa Public Health Department as documented by an Iowa Permit to Practice (IPP)
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to facilitate liaison with colleagues and trial collaborators
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong background in Nuclear Medicine and PET
At least five years of experience in dedicated positron emission tomography (PET) with progressively independent responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to perform complex PET examinations
Demonstrated ability to initiate, develop and implement new projects in PET that advance new clinical applications or research endeavors
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to maintain adherence to written procedures and clinical and regulatory standards applicable to clinical trials and clinical imaging
Candidate must be committed to the University's goal of promoting a welcoming and respectful work environment and have a demonstrated history of working with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives
Preferred
Administrative or managerial experience associated with nuclear medicine or PET (i.e. reimbursement/pre-approval, patient/employee scheduling, ordering of radiopharmaceuticals)
Company
University of Iowa
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Windgate Foundation
2022-08-17Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
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