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

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

6d•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. The role assists with diagnostic and interventional angiographic procedures in the vascular angiography suite, including use of the department’s diagnostic and interventional modalities, such as intravascular ultrasound. The technologist performs specialty diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established protocols, provides patient care, operates imaging equipment, and supports quality control and education activities. University of Cincinnati Medical Center is part of UC Health’s Clifton Campus and serves Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. It provides specialty and subspecialty care, conducts research, and houses the region’s only Level I adult trauma center.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Communicate appropriately with patients and families, explain treatment, and involve family or guardians in assessment and ongoing care.
Identify patient physical limitations and behavioral health concerns, and account for psychological, religious, and cultural needs when planning care.
Perform treatments, administer medication, operate equipment safely, and recognize and respond to signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic specialty procedures according to established protocols; review patient histories and service requests for appropriateness and completeness.
Explain procedures, obtain informed consent for invasive procedures, position and protect patients from ionizing radiation, operate imaging equipment, and adjust exposure and other technical factors.
Review images for diagnostic acceptability and appropriate anatomical coverage.
Review medication reconciliation forms and prepare and administer contrast under the direction of a licensed practitioner.
Provide routine patient care in the department and practice aseptic and sterile technique.
Administer or assist with CPR and other life-support emergency procedures as needed.
Maintain appropriate records and supplies.
Instruct Radiologic Technology students in methods and procedures.
Participate in continuing education and maintain skills in caring for patients across specified age groups, including geriatric and neonatal patients.
Evaluate equipment tests and participate in or be responsible for the quality-control program.