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Senior Imaging Technologist (Spring 2027 Start) – North Liberty Hospital

Imaging TechIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Department of Radiology is seeking a Senior Imaging Technologist. Please note, this position will not start until Spring of 2027.

External candidates will be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10,000.

Perform diagnostic imaging procedures utilizing advanced imaging technology/equipment, explain examination procedures to patients and monitor their status, and instruct students and staff on examination and equipment operations.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

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, operate and trouble-shoot and report equipment failures.
  • Instruct trainees, students and staff on equipment operation and safety precautions.
  • Explain examination process to patients.
  • Ensure patients welfare and assist physician with medical procedures

Perform patient care techniques including skin preparation, I.V. placement, vital sign monitoring and recording, and basic life support; prepare and administer contrast material to patients.

  • Maintain records and results of examinations and archive computer data.
  • Plan daily, regular and STAT scheduling for efficient room utilization.
  • Participate in on-call coverage.
  • Assist with inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining quality assurance in accordance with hospital, departmental and clinical unit standards.
  • Participate in phantom, human and/or animal research.
  • Maintain knowledge of technical developments, software updates, and related subjects by attending meetings, continuing education programs, and participation in professional organizations and/or review journals or publications.
  • Perform quality assurance procedures and evaluate systems performance.
  • Instruct and/or evaluate the clinical abilities and performance of Radiology Technology or sub-specialty students on a clinical rotation.
  • Percent of Time: 100%25
  • Pay Grade: 5
  • Pay Structure SEIU: hr.uiowa.edu

Benefits Highlights

  • Regular salaried position located in North Liberty, 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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Experience Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or other Allied Health Sciences discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Certification Requirements

Current certification or eligibility for certification in diagnostic procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.

Current Permit to Practice issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health for all radiographers operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment is required.

Desirable Qualifications

Previous work or clinical education experience in general radiology in a level 1 Trauma center is desired.

Recent work or clinical education experience in general radiography is desired.

Application Process

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and mark as required to the submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days or until position is filled.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. If you have questions, please contact michael-lynch-2@uiowa.edu

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Imaging Technologist will perform diagnostic imaging procedures using advanced equipment and provide direct patient care, including monitoring and contrast administration. They are also responsible for instructing students and staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality assurance standards are met.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or an Allied Health discipline and possess current ARRT certification. A valid Permit to Practice issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health is also required for operating ionizing radiation equipment.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Equipment troubleshootingClinical instructionInventory managementData archiving

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 50 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Top Imaging Tech Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

7
<$90k
5
$90k-115k
4
$115k-140k
3
$140k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
14% this job
CME allowance
7% this job
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,293 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Iowa City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,270/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Iowa City, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $10,000
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Health, dental, life and disability insurance options
Generous employer contributions into retirement plans