Interventional Radiology Technologist - Los Angeles, United States - University of California

Description

Make a positive impact on one of the nation's top health systems. Help ensure the efficient delivery of award-winning patient care. Take your professional expertise to the next level. UCan do all this and more at UCLA Health.
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee for Interventional Radiology, the primary responsibilities of the Interventional Radiology Technologist include but are not limited to:

• Developing and applying concepts of leadership/management and communication theory teaching
• Function in a leadership position by serving as a preceptor
• Operate Fluoroscopic equipment to meet current ALARA standards
• Maintain accountability for instruments and supplies and assist MDs with performing sterile procedures
• Maintains controlled access to restricted area during radiation exposure to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and hospital personnel
• Maintenance of professional standards
• Produce analog and digital radiographic images of human anatomy utilizing fixed or mobile equipment in varying settings including OR and Interventional Procedure
• Provide age appropriate assessment and interventions in order to meet the needs of patients and families served
• Will provide support at all interventional radiology locations
• Salary: $ $73.81 Hourly
  Qualifications
• ARRT license - required
• CRT license - required
• Fluoroscopic permit - required
• BCLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross - required
• Radiologic Technologist School graduate - required
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position; must be able to move over 35lbs. and wear 25 lbs. of lead apron - required
• At least 6 months experience in an Interventional area - preferred
• VI or CV certification - preferred
• Assuring that the interventional rooms are appropriately stocked
• Procedure data is collected and recorded on the requisition and retrievable for billing and QA purposes
• Billing is accurately performed following procedures
• Ability to work the posted schedule and "on call" as set up by the department with a response of 30 minutes for call back cases