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Interventional Technologist - IR

UCHealth, Arvada, Colorado, United States, 80004

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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

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. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues.

Informs patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding. Seeks assistance related to patient condition changes in status.

Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Applies radiation safety standards and reports equipment malfunctions.

Within scope of job, the position 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.

Benefits

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.

Loan Repayment

UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

Equal Opportunity Statement UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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