University of Washington - Seattle, WA
posted 16 days ago
Seattle, WA
Educational Services
About the position
Harborview Medical Center - Radiology has an outstanding opportunity for a INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY/CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST. Under general direction from the Imaging Lead and/or Imaging Supervisor, will perform complex technical procedures and assist physicians during clinical and research examinations such as angioplasties, embolization's, chemotherapy treatments, and intracranial procedures. Advanced diagnostic imaging, specialized clinical expertise. Radiology Services at Harborview Medical Center offers a full complement of radiology tests and imaging procedures, including nuclear medicine and interventional radiology (angiography).
Responsibilities
- Independently performs and assists the physicians in performing all vascular procedures in body, neuro, and cardiac.
- Participates in performing diagnostic interventional Angiograms; monitors patient vital signs and conditions during examinations; performs Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if necessary.
- Operates the following equipment/systems: PACS, MacLab, IntelliShelf/MPOUS, Hospital Information System, and the Radiology Information System.
- Assists in training new angiography technologists and residents.
- Prepares patient for examination: explaining the procedure, making sure there is a signed consent form.
- Performs or assists with Angiography procedures in areas outside Angio suite such as Operating Room, using the OEC c-arm and Procedure Room 1.
- Provides the appropriate education to patient and their families prior to and post Radiology procedure.
Requirements
- Certified by the State of Washington as a Radiologic Technologist
- Satisfactory completion of formal technology training in an AMA approved school, registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR equivalent education/experience.
