Interventional Radiologic Technologist

We are growing and looking for both CERTIFIED and NON-CERTIFIED Interventional Radiologic Technologists to join our amazing team!

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, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

University of Utah Health was ranked 35 th in the nation as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes in 2018, and is the only health care provider from the state of Utah to receive the designation. The University of Utah Hospital also received the award for the Best Hospital in Utah in 2018 ! University of Utah Health credits its employees for its national ranking as a top 10 academic medical center for quality and safety for TEN consecutive years . Not surprisingly, health care organizations with higher levels of staff engagement also have higher patient satisfaction scores, better staff retention, and a stronger culture of safety. It’s a great place to work and live, and the nation is taking note!

This position is responsible for performing angiography and specialized abdominal and neurovascular types of interventional radiology.

This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

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.

• May act as a preceptor and instruct new technologists and students.

• Restocks supplies when time allows.

• Is available on a rotational call schedule for procedures after normal hours.

• Supports the Vascular OR with tech coverage.

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.