Interventional Radiology Technologist

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Registry-eligible or registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Arkansas Radiologic Technologist License or must be obtained before the start date
• New grad or up to one (1) year of radiology technologist experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vascular Interventional Radiography Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (To be obtained during employment with departmental assistance).

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

• →Educates and prepares patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, draping and positioning the patient, preparing procedural/testing sites, and administering contrast media and/or medications within the scope of practice
• →Assists the physician with performing diagnostic and therapeutic vascular interventional procedures
• →Analyzes results and takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues
• →Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation
• →Assists with monitoring patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
• →Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
• →Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary and keeps coworkers informed of status
• →Responsible for daily work assignments. 
• →Serves in an active role in maintaining ACR accreditation and various JCAHO, FDA, and ODH inspections. 
• →Assists in interviewing, selection, and orientation/training of new staff members 
• →Ensures proper staff education requirements 
• →Actively involved in the discipline process when necessary, particularly verbal and written counseling 
• → Maintains knowledge and skills to perform duties 
• →Keeps rooms stocked and equipment cleaned according to department standards. Performs other duties as required or directed. 
• →Adheres to the time and attendance policy and discusses any variation from the schedule with the manager. 
• →Demonstrates willingness to assist in departmental changes to improve workflow and learn new functions and duties as needed to keep the department viable. 
• →Participates in rotating on-call schedule
• →Other duties may be assigned to this position.

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.