Interventional Radiology Technologist - VIR Lab

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oklahoma is seeking a qualified professional for a critical role in cardiovascular and radiologic technology. The position involves providing essential patient care, utilizing specialized imaging techniques, and mentoring junior staff. Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited radiography program and relevant certifications. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring employee well-being in both personal and professional realms.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program required.
• Must possess ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI credentials in the cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centric care and support services in various care settings.
• Utilize specialized imaging equipment to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care sensitivity

Medical imaging

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiography program

Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

General Description: Under general to limited supervision and direction, this intermediate-level position is able to accept independent clinical and non-clinical duty assignments as necessary to deliver specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology services to adult and/or pediatric patient populations for the purpose of aiding medical staff in the diagnosis, care, treatment and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintains the competencies required to perform essential duties and responsibilities of a Level I position.
• Utilizing intermediate-level professional knowledge, abilities, skills and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings to include, but not limited to: acute inpatient facilities, outpatient physician practices, diagnostic/urgent care centers and remote statewide outreach clinics.
• Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physicians to be performed.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to identify and implement the actions necessary to achieve the clinical outcomes, operational goals and service expectations desired.
• Utilizes a variety of highly specialized imaging equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional and/or surgical procedures in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines.
• Conducts post-procedure reviews without assistance to confirm that all required study elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards.
• Transfers images and data to the appropriate archival systems, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician.
• Performs operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfecting and other user maintenance per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in continuing education, professional development and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.
• Provides instruction and mentors less experienced members of the team.
• Prepares and presents in-service training pertinent to assigned service area.>
• Performs and/or assists with quality assurance and performance improvement tasks as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Tech I

Education: Graduate of an accredited radiography program required. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI, preferred. (Candidates within 6 weeks of graduation from an approved program may be considered for employment).

Experience: 0-3 years of experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Must meet applicant eligibility requirements and published standards for ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI in the cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty required by the hiring department. Must be achieved within 12 months of hire date. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Tech II

Education: Graduate of an accredited radiography program required. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI, preferred.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience. One (1) year of experience as a certified or registered cardiovascular or radiologic technology professional in the specialty preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI credentials in the cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty required by the hiring department must be current upon hire or advancement. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Tech III

Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiography program. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI preferred.

Experience: 5 or more years of experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI credentials in the cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty required by the hiring department must be current upon hire or advancement. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Based on specific assignment, skill in applying principles of cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology, medical imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, and medical ethics. Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions; must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled. Ability to be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs. Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes. Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment. Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations. Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures. Ability to work and communicate with staff, patients and their families, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner. Must display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail.

Core to intermediate-level knowledge and understanding of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology; cardiovascular and/or radiologic technologies and terminology associated with the primary and post-primary specialties for which hired and credentialed. Ability and skill to apply core to intermediate-level theory, practices and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze and annotate study data or procedure documentation with limited direction and without immediate supervision or assistance. Ability to prioritize and complete clinical or non-clinical work assignments independently with limited direction.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.