Interventional Radiology Technologist - Angiography & Vascular

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform angiography and specialized abdominal and neurovascular interventional radiology. The role involves direct patient care and may require administering medications within scope and state law.

The department operates as part of a Level 1 Trauma Center with national recognition for research, quality standards, and patient outcomes. Applicants must hold Utah licensure and ARRT certification, with an RQI eCredential to be

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.
• ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technologist R.T. (R) (ARRT).
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.
• Performs specialized vascular and neuro procedures.
• Selects and modifies technical factors to produce optimum diagnostic results with the least practical radiation exposure to the patient.
• Assists and supports the physician during specialized vascular and neuro radiographic procedures.
• Administers contrast media under direct supervision of a physician.
• Assists with the department's quality control program.
• Tests, monitors and maintains equipment for proper and safe operation.
• Restocks supplies when time allows.
• Maintains availability on a rotational call schedule for procedures after normal hours.
• Supports the Vascular OR with tech coverage.
• May act as a preceptor and instruct new technologists and students.

Skills

Patient care

Lifespan knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform angiography and specialized abdominal and neurovascular interventional radiology. The role involves direct patient care and may require administering medications within scope and state law.

The department operates as part of a Level 1 Trauma Center with national recognition for research, quality standards, and patient outcomes. Applicants must hold Utah licensure and ARRT certification, with an RQI eCredential to be