Interventional Tech/Interventional Radiology (IR) at UCHealth summary:
The Interventional Tech plays a critical role in supporting imaging, diagnostic, and interventional procedures to diagnose and treat cardiac and vascular conditions. Responsibilities include preparing patients, assisting physicians, resolving image quality issues, and applying radiation safety standards. This position requires ARRT certification, BLS certification, and strong critical thinking skills to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Description Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora
Department: Rad Interventional Main
FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $33.82 - $50.73 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Summary:
Supports/Assists imaging, diagnostic and interventional procedures to diagnose and treat cardiac and/or vascular conditions in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, draping and positioning the patient, preparing procedural/testing sites and administering contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
- Assists physician with performing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and/or vascular interventional procedures. Supports/assists related imaging procedures. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues.
- Informs patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding. Seeks assistance related to patient condition changes in status.
- Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Apply radiation safety standards and report equipment malfunctions.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:- High School diploma or GED or graduate of a certificate, license or degree granting program, or post-secondary educational program in a health science or Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist ARRT (R) program or Cardiac Technologist program.
- ARRT certification
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
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Keywords:
Interventional Tech, Radiologic Technologist, cardiac procedures, vascular procedures, patient care, medical imaging, high school diploma, BLS certification, ARRT certification
