Interventional Radiology Technologist - OR Support - HeartVascular Center - AM 700
Interventional Radiology Technologist - OR Support - HeartVascular Center - AM 700
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Job Description
Graduate from a Radiography program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the American Registry
of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education
requirement.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $30.00 $48.67 / hour
Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100 tuition assistance wellness initiatives generous paid time off paid parental leave Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer plus more. In addition to our manybenefits and perks UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabamas largest singlesite employer and operates over 1200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
U.S. News & World Reports Best Hospitals #1 in Alabama
Americas No. 1 Best Large Employer Forbes 2021
Level I Trauma Center
NCIDesignated Comprehensive Cancer Center Comprehensive Transplant Institute Comprehensive Stroke Center
Our success in patient care innovation and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career fasttrack your development or diversify your skills UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.
General Responsibilities:
To perform a variety of complex specialized tasks eminent in operating radiographic equipment to perform vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Orients patient to surroundings. Explains nature of examination to patient as a means of alleviating anxiety and gaining patient cooperation.
2. Performs complex specialized vascular and interventional examinations according to applicable internal and external regulations. Demonstrates knowledge in the selection of proper radiographic factors and anatomical positioning and pathology. Demonstrates knowledge of proper doses and preparation of contrast media; assists physician in administering contrast media.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment in VIR area such as scanners injectors patient monitoring devices suction equipment flowmeters multiviewers PACS CRTs digital camera etc. Reports any equipment malfunction appropriately.
4. Prepares the room and equipment according to type of procedure to be performed and consistent with sterile technique.
5. Provides proper protection of patient and hospital personnel according to radiation and infection control standards. Selects the proper technical parameters for cross sectional imaging resulting in optimal image quality with the least radiation exposure.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Employment Type
Hourly
