Interventional Tech/Interventional Radiology (IR)

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora, Colorado

Job Description:

• Supports/Assists imaging, diagnostic and interventional procedures to diagnose and treat cardiac and/or vascular conditions in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
• Prepares patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, draping and positioning the patient, preparing procedural/testing sites, and administering contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Assists physician with performing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and/or vascular interventional procedures. Supports/assists related imaging procedures. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues.
• Informs patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure understanding. Seeks assistance related to patient condition changes in status.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Applies radiation safety standards and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED or graduate of a certificate, license, or degree granting program, or post-secondary educational program in a health science or Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist ARRT (R) program or Cardiac Technologist program.
• ARRT certification.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Professional Development:

• UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.

Benefits:

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching.
• Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance.
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year.

Loan Repayment:

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.