Interventional Radiology Technologist (Rad Tech) - Per Diem

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking an Interventional Radiology Tech responsible for performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The role requires certification in Radiography and entails responsibilities such as providing procedural support, operating imaging systems, and ensuring quality assurance. Candidates should be detail-oriented, with strong communicative skills and the ability to work under physical demands.

Qualifications

• Eligible for ARRT (VI) certification required within one year of hire.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist through the ARRT is required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides procedural support for a variety of patient procedures.
• Operates imaging system for special procedures.
• Applies measures to minimize radiation exposure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communicative skills

Auditory skills

Visual skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited program in Radiography

Associate’s Degree in Radiography

Job description

Interventional Radiology Tech leading to the diagnosis and treatment of congenital and acquired organ and vascular disease. Responsible for performing routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic technical procedures in the Angio-Interventional radiology or Neuroradiology service.

• Efficiently and effectively provides procedural support for a variety of patient procedures.
• Operates imaging system for special procedures.
• Applies appropriate measures in order to minimize radiation exposure to self, patients, employees and others.
• Responsible for achieving quality assurance measures and requirements.
• Image QA is less than 5% error rate.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory.
• Successfully participates in continuing education.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $36.01 - $57.62 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited program in Radiography required; Associate’s Degree in Radiography preferred. Must be eligible for ARRT (VI) certification.

Experience: experience required; 2 years Interventional Radiology experience is preferred.

Licensure: Registered Radiologic Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT R.T.) required. ARRT (VI) certification required within one year of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to, fumes, cold, heat, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

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