Interventional Radiology Technologist – OR Support – Heart/Vascular Center – AM (700) Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Job Description 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 many benefits 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 Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 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 Report ‘s Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
• America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes , 2021
• Level I Trauma Center
• NCI-Designated 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, fast-track 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, multi-viewers, 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. Qualifications 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.

Job:

Cardiovascular Services