TECH - INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGICAL, FULL-TIME

Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more.

Job summary: The Interventional Radiologic Technologist is an experienced, fully competent technologist with specialized training and knowledge of interventional radiology procedures directly related to the Interventional Radiology Service Line. Responsible for assisting physicians with highly specialized and complex interventional and therapeutic radiologic procedures including but not limited to: angiograms with angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis; biliary tract obstruction/cancer management; biopsy; chemoembolization and radioembolization; dialysis access and management of AV fistula and grafts; DVT/PE treatment (thrombectomy, thrombolysis); embolization (uterine fibroid embolization, varicocele, prostate, pelvic congestion syndrome); IVC Filter placement and removal; Transjugular intrahepatic portosystematic shunt (TIPS) procedure for treatment of ascites and variceal bleeding; treatment of aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms; urinary tract obstruction/stone management (nephrostomy tubes and nephroureteral stents); vascular access (port-a-cath, PICC, and long-term venous catheter placement); vertebral augmentation for compression fractures (kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty). A member of the direct patient care team, actively participates and scrubs into interventional radiology cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as well as the control of radiation throughout procedures. Works independently exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by radiology agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This job requires availability to be on call.

Job Duties: Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including pediatric, geriatric and the general population Interacts professionally with patient and family; treats patients and families with respect and dignity Stays current with changes in technology, techniques, equipment through continuing education, seminars/conferences, professional societies and journals Responsible for the operation of x-ray equipment, radiation safety and the safe handling of Images

Benefits for full and part time employees: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications Graduate of an accredited educational program in Radiologic Technology. Three years of experience in Interventional Radiology (Special Procedures) or Cath Lab preferred. Experience with scrubbing preferred. Ability to participate in on-call schedule on a regular basis for interventional procedures. Licensure Requirements: Current Nevada Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). ARRT-VI - Radiologic Technologist - Vascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT) - preferred RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CCI) - preferred Current ACLS Current BLS with ACLS within 6 Months EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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