Interventional Radiology Technologist (1.0 Fte, Days

Interventional Radiology Technologist

University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest – Radiology has an outstanding opportunity for an Interventional Radiology Technologist.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time; 100% FTE; 40 hours per week
• Day shift
• Occasional weekend call

Department

Description:

• Advanced imaging and diagnostic services in North Seattle
• Radiology at UWMC-Northwest is equipped with the advanced diagnostic imaging technology available. Our board-certified radiologists have specialty training in cardiac imaging, neuroimaging, musculoskeletal, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and body and breast imaging. Along with our team of expert imaging technologists, they are committed to diagnosing illnesses and injuries quickly and effectively so treatment can begin.
• We take time and attention with each patient to explain procedures, so they'll know what to expect every step of the way.
• Radiology Services at UW Medical Center
  - Northwest offers routine radiology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology.

Primary

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists radiologists, cardiologists, and neurosurgeons in performing interventional procedures
• Assist physicians in performing interventional diagnostic exams & procedures
• Assist radiologists, cardiologists, and neurosurgeons in performing angiographic, interventional, neuro-injection, neuro-embolization, and other radiographic procedures
• Perform assigned radiographic exams and procedures in accordance with established protocols and standards
• Prepare and position patient for exam
• Scrub and assist the radiologist, cardiologist, or neurosurgeon; sets up sterile procedure trays; circulate and monitor patient during exam
• Administer contrast/IV fluids/medications and monitor patient vital signs post-injection of medication, in accordance with hospital guidelines
• Perform quality assurance checks on equipment and processes per department policies

Required Position

Qualifications:

- Satisfactory completion of formal technology training in an AMA approved school, registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR equivalent education/experience.

- Certified by the State of Washington as a Radiologic Technologist.

About UW Medical Center-Northwest:

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses:
Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

About UW Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further:

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes:
Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center
- Montlake, UW Medical Center
- Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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