Radiologic Technologist, Hybrid OR/IR Technologist Position

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform angiography and specialized abdominal and neurovascular interventional radiology procedures, providing direct patient care within our Level 1 Trauma Center.

You will work with physicians to adjust imaging factors for optimal results while minimizing radiation exposure, and participate in equipment maintenance and quality control.

Qualifications

• Current Utah radiologic technologist license.
• ARRT Registration as Radiologic Technologist (R.T.).
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures, including site entry, draping, sterilized instruments, and setup of pressure transducers.
• Performs specialized vascular and neuro procedures.
• Selects and modifies technical factors to optimize diagnostic results with minimal radiation exposure.
• Assists physician during interventional radiology procedures and administers contrast media under supervision.
• Maintains equipment, participates in quality control, and supports after-hours call coverage.

Skills

Patient care

Lifespan development knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for performing angiography and specialized abdominal and neurovascular types of interventional radiology. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care to the population served.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to identify and solve problems effectively.

Qualifications

Licenses Required

• 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.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Preferred

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Six (6) months of angiography experience.
• ARRT RT(VI) registration in Vascular Intervention.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking