Interventional Radiology Technologist- $15,000 Sign On Bonus Eligible

Provide patient care services using advanced radiologic imaging equipment, including fluoroscopy, digital angiography, angio-CT hybrid units and ultrasound, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of various conditions. Technologists perform and/or assist with minimally invasive radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

Responsibilities

Basic Procedural Responsibilities

• Corroborates patient's clinical history, name and date of birth with procedure, assuring information is accurate, documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Maintain knowledge of proper procedural protocols for both adult and pediatric patient populations.
• Positions patient using appropriate radiation protection devices and immobilizing techniques for age specific patient populations.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, while respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Selects and operates appropriate medical imaging equipment according to established protocols.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification and anatomical marking is recorded.
• Directly assists radiologist with all radiographic, angio-CT hybrid and/or ultrasound procedures.
• Utilizes proper archiving protocols for processing and storing all acquired images related to procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate exemplary customer service skills.
• Performs Quality Control checks on fluoroscopy and CT equipment.

Advanced Procedural Responsibilities

• According to departmental protocols prepares, identifies, and administers contrast media under the direction of a radiologist.
• According to department protocols prepares patients for the administration of contrast media through intravenous, intra-arterial or other applicable delivery route via appropriate catheter.
• Under direct physician supervision, function in a scrub assistant role during catheter based procedures, while utilizing proper aseptic and/or sterile technique.
• Maintain knowledge of and observe Operating Room protocol and Universal Precautions.
• Secure proper supplies and competently set up sterile trays for all interventional procedures.

Maintain a Detailed Working Knowledge of All Equipment and Supplies Used in the Interventional Radiology Division, Including But Not Limited To the Following:

• All single plane and bi-plane digital angiographic suites, including fluoroscopic, digital angio, dyna CT and 3D image reconstruction functions.
• All CT/angio hybrid units, including applicable CT protocols and image reconstruction.
• All ultrasound units and other ancillary equipment including IVUS, Intracardiac Echocardiography, Laser, Cryoablation, Microwave ablation, and Radiofrequency ablation.
• All types of scopes and associated equipment used for stone removal procedures including flex cystoscopes, ureteroscopes and choledochofiberscopes.
• All types of thrombectomy and lytic therapy devices.
• All types of aortic endografts including Gore, Medtronic and Cook.
• All types of embolization devices including coils, glue, particles, chemical or radiopharmaceutical.
• All types of angioplasty balloons and vascular stents.
• All types of vascular and non-vascular catheters and guide wires.

Maintain a Detailed Working Knowledge of All Procedures Performed in the Interventional Radiology Division, Including But Not Limited To the Following:

• All diagnostic angiographic procedures including neuro and visceral.
• All interventional procedures including vascular angioplasty, stent placement, embolization, lytic therapy and thrombolysis.
• All vascular access procedures including PICC lines, dialysis catheters and ports.
• All non-vascular procedures including PCN, PTC, G-tubes, biopsies and sclerotherapy.
• All hybrid procedures which utilize CT and angio including radioactive pharmaceutical therapy with technetium 99 or Therespheres.
• All endovascular Operating Room based procedures including thoracic and abdominal aortic endografts.

Professional / Educational Responsibilities

• Maintain American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification(s), which includes completing appropriate continuing education requirements.
• Complete two (2) ARRT approved continuing education units which are CT specific as part of your bi-annual ARRT continuing education requirements.
• Maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Participate in the Interventional Radiology Division quality assessment and improvement program. May be responsible for specific quality improvement projects in the assigned area.
• Provide applicable instruction for patients, students, and other health care professionals.
• Participate in research projects and protocols when applicable.
• Participate in all Interventional Radiology Division staff meetings when feasible.
• Inform physicians, administrators and/or coordinators of critical issues in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of radiologic technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification and Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R) upon hire.
• Certification and Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) is required within 2 years of hire.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification.

Desired Qualifications

• ARRT advanced certification in VI, CV, or CT is preferred.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Schedule

40 hours - 4 days/week (8 & 12 hr shifts). On-call responsibilities and holiday coverage required.

Scheduling Flexibility: The department makes every effort to provide consistent schedules; however, shifts and schedules may be adjusted as necessary to meet patient care and operational needs.

Work Locations

UH, CVC, C&W, Pavilion

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.