Interventional Radiology Technologist

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Department

New graduates and radiologic technologists with experience in other imaging modalities are encouraged to apply. Candidates without prior Interventional Radiology (IR) experience may be considered based on their qualifications, clinical background, and willingness to learn.

Job Summary

Interventional Radiology Technologist assists physicians in interventional procedures and provides diagnostic aid by conducting organ or body scans on patients. Administers and records isotope dosage in accordance with established departmental guidelines. Being an Interventional Radiology Technologist assists in observing patient during procedure, provides set-up & takedown of procedure room with necessary supplies, and retrieves anything requested by physician during procedure.

Essential Functions:

• As part of the Interventional Radiology team, an IR Technologist is responsible for primary set-up & takedown of each procedure. Technologist operates imaging equipment available in IR procedure rooms and adjusts based on real-time instructions from physician. Technologist is responsible for retrieving in necessary medical supplies for each procedure. (35%)
• Prepares and administers contrast media for patient examinations according to radiologists’ direction. Technologist must be certified in CPR at all times, must complete contrast questionnaires. Technologist must ensure that the IV catheter, if used, is of appropriate type, size, and in the correct location for contrast administration by means of an injector. Technologists must test injector with saline prior to contrast injection. This standard cannot be exceeded. (10%)
• Operates, on a day-to-day basis, PACS applications to include: archiving activities; image auto-routing; and pre-fetching tasks; image quality assurance and other related activities. (10%)
• Ensures patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity by following appropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers. (5%)
• Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized when performing IR examinations. Consistent availability of requisite IR medical supplies indicate exceeds standard. More than 3 incidents of supply unavailability indicate failure to meet standard. (10%)
• Maintains imaging and processing equipment by performing scheduled cleanings and tests; results of all cleanings and tests are documented, as appropriate. Contacts service personnel and notifies supervisory staff of equipment malfunctions. (5%)
• Maintains a clean and orderly working environment through wiping down examination tables, changing linens, stocking supplies, and washing/disinfecting IR equipment. The standard cannot be exceeded. (15%)
• Uses Radiology Information System (RIS) system to input patient examination data and to place patient orders, when appropriate. (5%)
• Assist with interventional radiology scheduling as needed, ensuring efficient coordination of procedures and resource availability. (5%)

Education:

• Associate's Degree RTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required or
• ARRT-Radiologic Technologists - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years professional work experience required in radiography and minimum 6 months of experience working in a procedural-based department Required

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
• RTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required or
• ARRT-Radiologic Technologists - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge in how to operate IR equipment and related technology.
• Competency in technical skill set in the performance of IR imagining studies.
• Knowledge of how to address age-specific care needs of patients.
• Effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.
• Competency in interpreting physician order requests for IR imaging studies.
• Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and configuring equipment settings to compensate for patient physiologic variances.
• Ability to consistently produce quality images pf various structures.

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Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.