UNM Hospital ยท 3 months ago
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST -
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$30.60/hr - $45.89/hr
1+ years expUNM Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center, and they are seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to provide patient services and clinical radiologic care. The role involves managing supplies and equipment, ensuring patient safety, and assisting with imaging processes in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
Follow prescribed techniques to administer specific radiation for imaging purposes; adjust equipment; calculate exposure factors; position and immobilizes patients, as necessary; use appropriate lead shielding
Operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices according to department standards
Provide patients education and consultation on disease management
Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor
Prepare and administer contrast media/agents
Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists
Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology Department protocols
Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA
Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures
Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents
Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning
Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as required
Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library; aid patients and transport them, as necessary
May be required to float to another work assignment/area
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
Under the supervision or direction of a Radiologist, safely and properly retrieve, handle, store, and waste select medications for use during the setup, performance, and cleanup of radiology procedures
Qualification
Required
Program Graduate
Education specialization: Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program
1 year directly related experience
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists License
Intermediate Life Support Certification w/in 6 months
NM Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program Lic NMMIRTP
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people
Working conditions: Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
May be required or is required to perform on-call duties
Preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish
Benefits
Sign-On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available
Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials
Company
UNM Hospital
As a teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state of New Mexico, we offer our professionals the opportunity to do impactful work and to grow, as individuals and a team.
5001-10000 employees
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