Interoperative Radiography Technologist Advanced

Advanced Radiology Technologist

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion: Aurora, CO

Summary:

Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. In addition to the general duties of a radiology technologist, the advanced radiology technologist will be required to operate advanced imaging equipment to support procedural work in the OR which may include surgical navigation equipment, c-arm fluoroscopic devices, o-arm fluoroscopic devices and other complex surgical navigation systems.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters and transmits images. May work with Radiology students.
• 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:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Specialty ARRT certification(s) if required for position. State licensure if required by law.
• Two years of experience to include OR or procedural navigation duties.
• 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.