What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Radiology Technologist position at Intermountain Health?
Job Description: IR Technologists at Intermountain Health are committed to providing patient-centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect.
To achieve this mission, we seek a skilled Interventional Radiology / Special Procedure Technologist who will work collaboratively with Radiologists, referring physicians, and technologists to select procedural protocols, acquire, manipulate, and process computer-enhanced and radiographic images using Interventional Radiology equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Acquire, manipulate, and process computer-enhanced and radiographic images utilizing Interventional Radiology equipment.
- Communicate with patients, obtaining informed consents, pertinent clinical history, and ensuring optimal results.
- Collaborate and plan with Radiologists, referring physicians, and technologists for the selection of procedural protocols. Assist in the coordination of patient care activities.
- Provide appropriate tray set-ups and perform surgical scrub procedures utilizing a thorough knowledge of sterile technique.
- Perform IV contrast injections, starts IVs, and monitor patients under conscious sedation per hospital policy.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and requirements.
- Demonstrate age-related care skills as defined by unit patient population.
Requirements:
- Graduate from an AMA-approved radiologic technology program.
- Current ARRT (R) credential.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cross-sectional and vascular anatomy and skill in recognition of normal and abnormal variants.
- Demonstrated knowledge of radiation safety.
- Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association.
- Current ACLS certification or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
- Current RTRCV certification or the ability to obtain.
- Current VIR certification or the ability to obtain within twenty-four months of hire.
- Previous experience as a staff technologist is preferred.
- At least one year of experience in vascular/interventional imaging is preferred.
Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital is a 249-bed community-based hospital that has been awarded the highest national recognition possible for nursing excellence – Magnet designation – by the ANCC.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness. Our generous benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling, and Paid Time Off.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
