Interventional Radiology Technologist

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking a mission-driven Interventional Radiology Technologist to join our team in Denver. The IR Technologist will set up and takedown procedures, operate imaging equipment, and assist radiologists with contrast administration while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Candidate should have ARRT RTR-RT radiography credentials, 1–3 years radiography experience, and CPR/BLS certification. This role supports scheduling and inventory in a high-demand interventional setting.

Qualifications

• Proven radiography experience with IR imaging procedures.
• Must possess ARRT RTR-RT radiography credentials.
• Experience with clinical patient care in procedure settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and takedown IR procedures with imaging equipment.
• Prepare and administer contrast media per radiologist directions.
• Operate PACS: archiving, routing and pre-fetching tasks.
• Ensure patient safety using two identifiers and proper care.
• Maintain department inventory and stock supplies for IR exams.
• Schedule and coordinate IR procedures for efficient workflow.
• Keep equipment clean and functioning; report malfunctions.
• Input patient data in RIS and place orders when appropriate.

Skills

IR imaging knowledge

PACS proficiency

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree RTR-RT Radiography

ARRT certification

Tools

PACS system

RIS system

IR imaging equipment

Job description

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Interventional Radiology

Job Summary

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Interventional Radiology Technologist to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

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 or

ARRT-Radiologic Technologists - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required

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 or

ARRT-Radiologic Technologists - 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.

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$36.24 - $54.36 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligib