Radiologic Technologist, Interventional - Certified

Radiologic Technologist, Interventional - Certified

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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.

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

• 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.
• Serves 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.

• 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.

• One (1) year of experience in vascular interventional radiology or cardiovascular interventional radiology.

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.
• One of the following
  • ARRT Registration for Vascular Interventional Radiography R.T. (VI)(ARRT).
  • ARRT (CI)

• Six (6) months of angiography experience.

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.

• 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

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care