Interventional Radiologic Technologist ($15,000 sign on bonus eligible)

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Ann Arbor is seeking an Interventional Radiologic Technologist to join their team. The role involves providing patient care services using advanced imaging equipment and assisting with minimally invasive procedures. Candidates must possess ARRT certification in radiography and complete required BLS training within six months. The position requires on-call responsibilities and offers 4-10 hour shifts per week, totaling 40 hours. This is a key role within the Interventional Radiology Division, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of radiologic technology or equivalent experience is essential.
• ARRT certification for radiography (R) required.
• BLS certification from AHA must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services using advanced radiologic imaging equipment.
• Corroborate patient history for procedures and assure information accuracy.
• Assist radiologist with radiographic and ultrasound procedures.

Skills

Patient care services

Advanced radiologic imaging

Radiation protection

Aseptic technique

Customer service

Education

ARRT certification for radiography (R)

Graduation from a school of radiologic technology

BLS certification from AHA

ARRT advanced certification for Vascular Interventional (VI)

Tools

Fluoroscopy equipment

CT/angio hybrid units

Ultrasound units

Job description

Interventional Radiologic Technologist ($15,000 sign on bonus eligible)

Job Summary

Provide patient care services using advanced radiologic imaging equipment, including fluoroscopy, digital angiography, angio-CT hybrid units and ultrasound, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of various conditions. Technologists perform and/or assist with minimally invasive radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

Responsibilities

Basic Procedural Responsibilities:

• Corroborates patient’s clinical history, name and date of birth with procedure, assuring information is accurate, documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Maintains knowledge of proper procedural protocols for both adult and pediatric patient populations.
• Positions patient using appropriate radiation protection devices and immobilizing techniques for age‑specific patient populations.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, while respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Selects and operates appropriate medical imaging equipment according to established protocols.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification and anatomical marking is recorded.
• Directly assists radiologist with all radiographic, angio‑CT hybrid and/or ultrasound procedures.
• Utilizes proper archiving protocols for processing and storing all acquired images related to procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and demonstrates exemplary customer service skills.
• Performs quality control checks on fluoroscopy and CT equipment.

Advanced Procedural Responsibilities:

• According to departmental protocols prepares, identifies, and administers contrast media under the direction of a radiologist.
• According to department protocols prepares patients for the administration of contrast media through intravenous, intra‑arterial or other applicable delivery route via appropriate catheter.
• Under direct physician supervision, functions in a scrub assistant role during catheter based procedures, while utilizing proper aseptic and/or sterile technique.
• Maintains knowledge of and observes Operating Room protocol and Universal Precautions.
• Secures proper supplies and competently sets up sterile trays for all interventional procedures.

Maintain a detailed working knowledge of all equipment and supplies used in the Interventional Radiology Division, including but not limited to the following:

• All single‑plane and bi‑plane digital angiographic suites, including fluoroscopic, digital angio, dyna CT and 3D image reconstruction functions.
• All CT/angio hybrid units, including applicable CT protocols and image reconstruction.
• All ultrasound units and other ancillary equipment including IVUS, intracardiac echocardiography, laser, cryoablation, microwave ablation, and radiofrequency ablation.
• All types of scopes and associated equipment used for stone removal procedures including flexible cystoscopes, ureteroscopes and choledocholibrophage scopes.
• All types of thrombectomy and lytic therapy devices.
• All types of aortic endografts including Gore, Medtronic and Cook.
• All types of embolization devices including coils, glue, particles, chemical or radiopharmaceutical.
• All types of angioplasty balloons and vascular stents.
• All types of vascular and non‑vascular catheters and guide wires.

Maintain a detailed working knowledge of all procedures performed in the Interventional Radiology Division, including but not limited to the following:

• All diagnostic angiographic procedures including neuro and visceral.
• All interventional procedures including vascular angioplasty, stent placement, embolization, lytic therapy and thrombolysis.
• All vascular access procedures including PICC lines, dialysis catheters and ports.
• All non‑vascular procedures including PCN, PTC, G‑tubes, biopsies and sclerotherapy.
• All hybrid procedures which utilize CT and angio including radioactive pharmaceutical therapy with technetium‑99 or Theresepheres.
• All endovascular operating‑room based procedures including thoracic and abdominal aortic endografts.

Professional / Educational Responsibilities:

• Maintains American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification(s), which includes completing appropriate continuing education requirements.
• Completes two (2) ARRT approved continuing education units which are CT specific as part of bi‑annual ARRT continuing education requirements.
• Maintains American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Participates in the Interventional Radiology Division quality assessment and improvement program. May be responsible for specific quality improvement projects in the assigned area.
• Provides applicable instruction for patients, students, and other health care professionals.
• Participates in research projects and protocols when applicable.
• Participates in all Interventional Radiology Division staff meetings when feasible.
• Informs physicians, administrators and/or coordinators of critical issues in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of radiologic technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification for radiography (R) is required.
• Certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) for Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 6 months of hire.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) advanced certification for Vascular Interventional (VI) is required within 2 years of hire.
• This position requires primary source verification.

Physical Requirements: This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

Desired Qualifications

ARRT advanced certification in CV, VI, or CT is preferred.

Work Schedule

4‑10‑hour shifts per week – 40 hours, on‑call responsibilities and holiday coverage required.

U‑M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.