"Interventionl RadIology Technologist - $15,000 sign on bonus eligible (prorated)"

Job Summary

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.

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Basic Procedural Responsibilities:

• Corroborates patients 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 confidentially 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.

Equipment and Supplies Knowledge:

Maintain a detailed working knowledge of all equipment and supplies used in the Interventional Radiology Division, including but not limited to: all single plane and bi-plane digital angiographic suites, CT/angio hybrid units, ultrasound units, scopes, thrombectomy devices, aortic endografts, embolization devices, angioplasty balloons, vascular stents, catheters and guide wires.

Procedures Knowledge:

Maintain a detailed working knowledge of all procedures performed in the Interventional Radiology Division, including but not limited to: diagnostic angiographic procedures, interventional procedures, vascular access procedures, non-vascular procedures, hybrid procedures, endovascular Operating Room based procedures.

Professional / Educational Responsibilities:

• Maintain American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification(s).
• Complete two (2) ARRT approved continuing education units which are CT specific.
• Maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Participate in the Interventional Radiology Division quality assessment and improvement program.
• 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 is necessary.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification for Radiography (R) is required.
• Certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) for Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 6 months of hire.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) advanced certification for Vascular Interventional (VI) is required within 2 years of hire.
• ARRT advanced certification in CV, VI, or CT is preferred.

36 hours - 4 days/week (8 & 10 hr shifts). On-call responsibilities and holiday coverage required.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP).