Registered Interventional Technologist, Full Time, First Shift, Cardiac Cath Lab

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Interventional Radiology Technologist for the Radiology Department at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. This first-shift position assists with all aspects of diagnostic and interventional angiographic procedures in the vascular angiography suite, including responsibility for diagnostic and interventional modalities such as intravascular ultrasound. The technologist performs specialty diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established protocols, provides routine patient care, operates complex radiographic or digital imaging equipment, and supports safe, appropriate care for patients and families. The role also includes maintaining records and supplies, supporting quality control, instructing Radiologic Technology students, and participating in continuing education. University of Cincinnati Medical Center is part of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system. The medical center provides specialty and subspecialty care, conducts research, and houses the region’s only Level I adult trauma center. UC Health combines clinical care, research, and teaching to advance healing and reduce suffering.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, completion of an AMA-approved program in radiologic technology, or an Associate of Science degree in radiologic technology.
Ohio license.
Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
One year of experience in the particular specialty, or graduation from a college- or hospital-based program in that specialty.
Five years of experience in the appropriate subspecialty area.

Responsibilities

Communicate appropriately with patients and families, provide clear treatment instructions, involve family or guardians in care, and respond to patients’ developmental, physical, psychological, behavioral, religious, and cultural needs.
Recognize and respond appropriately to signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures in a specialty area according to established protocols, including reviewing patient histories and service requests for appropriateness and completeness.
Explain procedures to patients and ensure informed consent has been obtained for invasive procedures.
Position patients and protect them from ionizing radiation.
Select and operate complex radiographic or digital imaging equipment; regulate exposure time, intensity, and other technical factors for individual patients.
Review images for diagnostic acceptability and appropriate anatomical inclusion.
Review patient medication reconciliation forms and prepare and administer contrast under the direction of a licensed practitioner.
Provide routine patient care in the department and use aseptic and sterile technique to prevent the spread of disease.
Administer or assist with CPR and other emergency life-support procedures as needed.
Maintain appropriate records and supplies.
Instruct Radiologic Technology students in methods and procedures.
Participate in continuing education related to Radiologic Technology and its subspecialties.
Maintain skills in caring for patients in specific age groups, including geriatric and neonatal patients, through in-service and continuing education.
Perform equipment evaluations and participate in or be responsible for the quality control program.