Interventional Radiology Technologist

Denver Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider in Denver as an Interventional Radiology Technologist. You will assist physicians in interventional procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort while operating advanced imaging equipment. This role requires strong technical skills and effective communication to support patient care. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off

Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%

Free RTD EcoPass

On-site employee fitness center

Tuition reimbursement & assistance

Professional clinical advancement program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years professional work experience required in radiography.
• Must be certified in CPR at all times.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for primary set-up & takedown of each procedure.
• Operates imaging equipment based on real-time instructions.
• Maintains imaging and processing equipment.

Skills

Knowledge in operating IR equipment

Competency in technical skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree RTR-RT Radiography

RTCT-RT Computed Tomography

RTVI-RT Vascular Interventional Radiography

Tools

PACS applications

Radiology Information System (RIS)

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Department

Interventional Radiology

Job Summary

Interventional Radiology Technologist assists physicians in interventional procedures and provides diagnostic aid by conducting organ or body scans on patients. Administers and records isotope dosage in accordance with established departmental guidelines. Being an Interventional Radiology Technologist assists in observing patient during procedure, provides set-up & takedown of procedure room with necessary supplies, and retrieves anything requested by physician during procedure.

Essential Functions

• As part of the Interventional Radiology team, an IR Technologist is responsible for primary set-up & takedown of each procedure. Technologist operates imaging equipment available in IR procedure rooms and adjusts based on real-time instructions from physician. Technologist is responsible for retrieving in necessary medical supplies for each procedure. (35%)
• Prepares and administers contrast media for patient examinations according to radiologists’ direction. Technologist must be certified in CPR at all times, must complete contrast questionnaires. Technologist must ensure that the IV catheter, if used, is of appropriate type, size, and in the correct location for contrast administration by means of an injector. Technologists must test injector with saline prior to contrast injection. This standard cannot be exceeded. (10%)
• Operates, on a day-to-day basis, PACS applications to include: archiving activities; image auto-routing; and pre-fetching tasks; image quality assurance and other related activities. (10%)
• Ensures patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity by following appropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers. (5%)
• Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized when performing IR examinations. Consistent availability of requisite IR medical supplies indicate exceeds standard. More than 3 incidents of supply unavailability indicate failure to meet standard. (10%)
• Maintains imaging and processing equipment by performing scheduled cleanings and tests; results of all cleanings and tests are documented, as appropriate. Contacts service personnel and notifies supervisory staff of equipment malfunctions. (5%)
• Maintains a clean and orderly working environment through wiping down examination tables, changing linens, stocking supplies, and washing/disinfecting IR equipment. The standard cannot be exceeded. (15%)
• Uses Radiology Information System (RIS) system to input patient examination data and to place patient orders, when appropriate. (5%)
• Assist with interventional radiology scheduling as needed, ensuring efficient coordination of procedures and resource availability. (5%)
  
  

Education

• Associate's Degree RTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required
• RTCT-RT Computed Tomography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Preferred
• RTVI-RT Vascular Interventional Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Preferred
  
  

Work Experience

• 1-3 years professional work experience required in radiography and minimum 6 months of experience working in a procedural-based department Required
  
  

Licenses

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
• RTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge in how to operate IR equipment and related technology.
• Competency in technical skill set in the performance of IR imagining studies.
• Knowledge of how to address age-specific care needs of patients.
• Effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.
• Competency in interpreting physician order requests for IR imaging studies.
• Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and configuring equipment settings to compensate for patient physiologic variances.
• Ability to consistently produce quality images pf various structures.
  
  

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$35.62 - $55.21 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
  
  

Our Values

• Respect
• Belonging
• Accountability
• Transparency
  
  

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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