Interventional Radiology Technologist - Heart and Vascular Center VIR - Multiple Shifts Available

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment at a nationally ranked academic medical center, where you will operate advanced radiographic equipment and perform critical interventional procedures. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills while providing compassionate care to a diverse patient population. With a strong emphasis on work/life balance and a supportive culture, you will be part of a team that values education and innovation. UAB Medicine is committed to empowering its staff and offers avenues for professional growth that are unmatched in the industry.

Benefits

100% Tuition Assistance

Wellness Initiatives

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Radiography program required.
• Currently registered as a Registered Technologist (R.T.(ARRT)).

Responsibilities

• Perform complex specialized tasks in operating radiographic equipment.
• Conduct vascular and neuroradiology interventional procedures.

Skills

Critical Care Experience

Radiographic Equipment Operation

Assessment Skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited Radiography program

Tools

Radiographic Equipment

Job description

Job Description - Interventional Radiology Technologist - Heart and Vascular Center VIR - Multiple Shifts Available (UAB001HB)

Description

Compensation: Pay Range: $30.00 - $48.70 / hour. Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Multiple Shifts Available:
UAB Medicine supports work/life balance. The shifts available for this unit are:

1. Full-Time AM: 3-12s and 4-10s
2. Part-Time Weekend Baylor AM

UAB Medicine’s Heart & Vascular Center (HVC) is a 48-bed unit – including open bays, private rooms, and 15 procedure labs – designed to streamline preop and recovery care for cardiac, neuro interventional, and interventional radiology patients. Patient care on this unit supports the cath (ACL) lab, electrophysiology (EP) lab, vascular interventional radiology (VIR) lab, and neuro interventional lab procedure areas. Staff in this unit conduct assessments and procedures that could include cardioversions, ablations, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), angioplasty, nephrostomy, biliary drains, thrombectomy, and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE). It's a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you are constantly learning and challenging your critical assessment skills as a nurse providing clinical care to a diverse patient population. Plus, it’s a role where team members can experience instant gratification from helping make a positive outcome. Staff working in the cath lab, electrophysiology lab, and vascular interventional radiology lab procedure areas can expect to be on call 5-8 days per month, including after hours, weekends, and holidays. Staff must be able to respond within 30 minutes for emergent cases and can be given access to a room if needed. Ideal candidates have previous critical care experience, but it is not required. Additional training is provided for candidates without experience.

The HVC is a part of the Cardiovascular Institute at UAB Medicine, which is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report and numerous other awards and recognitions. From high blood pressure to heart transplants and everything in between, our experts provide the full range of cardiovascular care. The UAB Cardiovascular Institute is among the largest programs of its kind in the southeast and features the most advanced technology available.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. Our nurses are committed to delivering patient- and family-centric care, and our interdisciplinary care teams provide high-quality, compassionate service. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research. - 5-time Magnet-designated organization - U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama - America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021 - Level I Trauma Center - NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture, which promotes shared governance and empowers nurses at the bedside to be their absolute best. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

Job Description:
To perform a variety of complex specialized tasks eminent in operating radiographic equipment to perform vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures.

Qualifications

Graduate from a Radiography program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently registered as a Registered Technologist (R.T.(ARRT)) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.

Primary Location

UAB Hospital

Job Category

Allied Health

Organization

704550000 Heart/Vascular Center

Employee Status

Regular

Shift: Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts