Interventional Technologist - IR

Description Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora Department: Rad Interventional Main FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $36.19 - $54.28 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience Relocation bonus may apply for qualified candidates This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option. Summary: We are seeking a skilled IR technologist to perform high quality interventional procedures with a strong commitment to patient care and adherence to the highest standards of quality and safety. Our facility includes nine procedure rooms designed to support a broad-spectrum of IR interventional procedures including but not limited to:

• Central Venous Catheter Placements
• Thoracentesis
• Extremity venograms and arteriograms
• Thrombectomies
• Spinal arteriograms
• Embolization procedures
• Drain placements
• Cerebral arteriograms
• Stroke interventions and neuro embolization
• Yttrium-90 radioembolization
• Chemoembolization

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 physicians with performing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and/or vascular interventional procedures. Supports/assists related imaging procedures. Take appropriate action to resolve image quality issues.
• Inform patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding. Seeks assistance related to patient condition changes in status.
• Prepare equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Apply radiation safety standards and report equipment malfunctions.
• Within scope of job, it 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:

• Minimum Required Education: 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 preferred.
• Minimum Experience: Preferred.
• 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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• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

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