Interventional Radiology Technologist

Denver Health•Denver, CO

2d•$36 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Interventional Radiology Technologist to join our team! At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency. Department: Interventional Radiology. Job Summary: Interventional Radiology Technologist assists physicians in interventional procedures and provides diagnostic aid by conducting organ or body scans on patients. Administers and records isotope dosage in accordance with established departmental guidelines. Being an Interventional Radiology Technologist assists in observing patient during procedure, provides set-up & takedown of procedure room with necessary supplies, and retrieves anything requested by physician during procedure.

Requirements

Associate's Degree RTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required or ARRT-Radiologic Technologists - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required
1-3 years professional work experience required in radiography and minimum 6 months of experience working in a procedural-based department Required
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and RTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required or ARRT-Radiologic Technologists - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required
Knowledge in how to operate IR equipment and related technology.
Competency in technical skill set in the performance of IR imagining studies.
Knowledge of how to address age-specific care needs of patients.
Effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.
Competency in interpreting physician order requests for IR imaging studies.
Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and configuring equipment settings to compensate for patient physiologic variances.
Ability to consistently produce quality images pf various structures.

Responsibilities

As part of the Interventional Radiology team, an IR Technologist is responsible for primary set-up & takedown of each procedure. Technologist operates imaging equipment available in IR procedure rooms and adjusts based on real-time instructions from physician. Technologist is responsible for retrieving in necessary medical supplies for each procedure.
Prepares and administers contrast media for patient examinations according to radiologists’ direction. Technologist must be certified in CPR at all times, must complete contrast questionnaires. Technologist must ensure that the IV catheter, if used, is of appropriate type, size, and in the correct location for contrast administration by means of an injector. Technologists must test injector with saline prior to contrast injection.
Operates, on a day-to-day basis, PACS applications to include: archiving activities; image auto-routing; and pre-fetching tasks; image quality assurance and other related activities.
Ensures patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity by following appropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers.
Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized when performing IR examinations.
Maintains imaging and processing equipment by performing scheduled cleanings and tests; results of all cleanings and tests are documented, as appropriate. Contacts service personnel and notifies supervisory staff of equipment malfunctions.
Maintains a clean and orderly working environment through wiping down examination tables, changing linens, stocking supplies, and washing/disinfecting IR equipment.
Uses Radiology Information System (RIS) system to input patient examination data and to place patient orders, when appropriate.
Assist with interventional radiology scheduling as needed, ensuring efficient coordination of procedures and resource availability.

Benefits

Generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs.
Tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development.
Meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer