Radiologic Technologist, Interventional - Certified

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in interventional procedures. You will perform angiography and vascular/neuro radiology work, prepare patients, and support physicians during complex catheterization cases.

Responsibilities include selecting technical factors to minimize radiation exposure, administering contrast under supervision, and contributing to quality control.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Radiology procedures

Interventional radiology

Safety protocols

Communication

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

• 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.

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, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirï Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 86146
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule 3 - 12 Hour Shifts
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH ANC 12C RAD SPECIAL PROCED
Category Radiology/Imaging
Workplace Set Up On-site