Registered Interventional Technologist, Full Time, First Shift, Cardiac Cath Lab

Registered Interventional Radiology Technologist, First Shift, Radiology Department

UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Interventional Radiology Technologist for the radiology department for first shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. We're offering up to a $30,000 service-on bonus!

The Interventional Radiology Technologist assists with all aspects of diagnostic and/or interventional angiographic procedures within vascular angiography suite. Includes (but not limited to) responsibility for all diagnostic and interventional modalities used within the department including intravascular ultrasound.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Performs all aspects of one of the specialty areas of diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures according to established protocols, which includes, but is not limited to, reviewing for appropriateness and completeness of patient histories and requests for services. Explains procedures to patients and ensures that informed consent for invasive procedures has been obtained. Positions patients and provides for their protection from ionizing radiation. Selects and operates complex radiographic or digital imaging equipment. Regulates time and intensity of exposure and other technical factors on individual patients. Reviews images for diagnostic acceptability and inclusion of appropriate anatomy.
• Reviews patient medication reconciliation form. Prepares and administers contrast, under the direction of the licensed practitioner for imaging studies. Provides routine care to patients while they are in the department.
• Practices aseptic and sterling technique to prevent the spread of disease. Administers or assists in administering CPR or other life support emergency procedures as needed.
• Maintains appropriate records and supply.
• Instructs Radiologic Technology students in methods and procedures.
• Participates in continuing education activities related to the field of Radiologic Technology and its subspecialties. Demonstrates and maintain skills in providing care for patients of specific age groups, such as geriatric and neonatal, through in-service and continuing education.
• Performs evaluate equipment test; participates in (or is responsible for) quality control program.
• Review the physical demands and assign an overall average percentage of time this position performs these activities. These physical demands will not be listed or rated on the annual performance appraisal.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Required: Associate's degree, Completion of an AMA approved program in radiologic technology, or associate's degree of science in radiologic technology
• License and Certification: Ohio license, Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
• One year or graduation from a college or hospital-based program in the particular specialty
• Five years' experience in the appropriate sub-specialty area

Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!

Join our team as an Interventional Radiology Technologist in our radiology department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teachinga combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25045
• Job Category Radiology
• Locations 3188 Bellevue Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, US
• For RN positions are you willing to accept New RN graduates? Yes
• Employer University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC
• Cost Center UCMC-161201-Cardiac Cath Lab
• Remote/Hybrid/Onsite Onsite
• On Call Required? Yes
• Shift First
• Working Hours 40
• FTE 1.0