PD Interventional Radiology Tech - Periop Float Pool - Days

Radiologic Technologist

Who We Are: UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team: Position assists the interventional radiologist, cardiologist, vascular surgeon, or other physicians as assigned in the performance of minimally invasive and invasive fluoroscopic guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Procedures consist of complex vascular and non-vascular procedures, including cardiovascular, electrophysiology, endovascular, and neurological interventions. The technologist is responsible for pre-procedural set-up, operating various radiology and support equipment, sterile field, scrub, and circulating assistance during the procedure. The technologist is responsible for image archive management and appropriate documentation for the purpose of supply management, billing, and procedural documentation. The technologist assumes responsibility for ancillary tasks/duties associated with the delivery of high-quality, safe, cost-efficient patient care. The technologist assists attending physicians, fellows, clinical nurses, and CVTs with all aspects of the procedure. By the nature of this position, the technologist has access to medications and contract solutions associated with the delivery of direct patient care. He/she participates in the training of less senior radiologic technologists and students. Required to float between all UCI Health locations as needed.

What It Takes to be Successful: Required to float between all UCI Health locations as needed. Must support the academic nature of the organization engaging in and supporting the teaching role and research. Must maintain a high level of decorum to maintain the collegial team approach needed to operate in this environment. Must be available to work evenings, nights and/or weekends. Must be available for on-call assignments or alternate work schedules Minimum of 2 years experience as a Radiologic Technologist and 1 year in a Special Procedure Radiology Setting or Cardiac Cath Lab Setting Current BLS certification CRT license/certification CDHP Radiologic Technologist Fluroscopy permit Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment ARRT license/certification ACLS certification upon hire Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and practice of hemodynamic monitoring, pressures wave forms, EKG and radiology imaging Experience working in more than one specialized radiology setting (CT, MRI, etc.) Experience with electrophysiology procedures Experience in a wide array of interventional technology and possible applications as well as current generation fixed fluoroscopic equipment, 3D and virtual CT capabilities, and post processing Bilingual Preferred Bachelor Degree in Radiation Science Advanced ARRT Certification in Cardiac and/ or Vascular Interventional Radiography Licenses and Certifications: American Registry of Rad Techs Advanced Cardiac Life Support