Interventional Technologist Associate

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health is seeking a qualified imaging professional to support invasive cardiology and related imaging procedures at UCHealth Memorial Hospital North in Colorado Springs. The role involves preparing patients, assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac/vascular procedures, and ensuring safety and image quality.

Licensure in radiology and ACLS are mandatory, with timelines for credentialing.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support required; clinical licensure and radiology credentials as listed in the job description.
• Requires appropriate state licenses and approvals for invasive cardiovascular imaging roles.
• ACLS required within 60 days of hire; ARRT(R) or Fluoroscopy license must be obtained within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for procedures, reviewing history and positioning.
• Assist physicians in diagnostic/therapeutic cardiac/vascular procedures and related imaging.
• Explain procedures to patients and ensure understanding; monitor patient status and safety.

Skills

BLS Healthcare Provider

Fluoroscopy Operator License

Reg Cardiovascular Invasive Spec.

Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology

ACLS within 60 days

ARRT(R) or RCIS/RCES credential

Education

High School diploma or GED/health science program

Tools

ARRT (R) certification

RCIS/RCES certification

CDPHE Fluoroscopy license

Job description

Description

Location:UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hospital North, US:CO:Colorado Springs

Department:MHN Invasive Cardiology

Work Schedule:Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift:Days

Pay:$35.91 - $50.28 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Supports/Assists imaging, diagnostic and interventional procedures to diagnose and treat cardiac and/or vascular conditions in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, draping and positioning the patient, preparing procedural/testing sites and administering contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.

Assists physician with performing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and/or vascular interventional procedures. Supports/assists related imaging procedures. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues.

Informs patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding. Seeks assistance related to patient condition changes in status.

Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Apply radiation safety standards and report equipment malfunctions.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support
• Fluoroscopy Operator License
• Reg Cardiovascular Invasive Spec.
• Reg Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Registered Radiologic Technologist
• High School diploma or GED or graduate of a certificate, license or degree granting program, or post-secondary educational program in a health science or Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist ARRT (R) program or Cardiac Technologist program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Relevant life support certification and/or relevant licensure/certification as determined at position level. ADDITIONAL POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL INFORMATION: ACLS within 60 days of hire. Either ARRT (R) upon hire or Fluoroscopy operator license from CDPHE within 6 months of hire and RCIS or RCES within 2 years of hire.
• IF APPLICABLE: BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
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Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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