Radiologic Technologist, Intra-Operative

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for performing specialized radiologic procedures involving the application of prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. This position will be responsible to operate imaging devices in the operating room to include portable and fixed fluoroscopy, portable CT, an O-Arm, and portable radiography. This position is an integral component of the operating room team. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs CT and special procedures using CT scanners including portable and angiographic high pressure injectors.
• Operates portable imaging devices such as portable X-ray machine, O-Arm, and C-Arm.
• Coordinates the activities for the technical services in the operating room.
• Communicates with surgical staff to establish correct site, type of surgery and placement of equipment in the room.
• Performs angiographic or radiology interventional procedures.
• Maintains the integrity of the equipment.
• Assists in the reduction of waste by properly utilizing the resources and materials provided.
• Approaches management with proposed solution to problems.
• Ensures that new procedures and protocols are implemented as designed.
• Analyzes the images for quality.
• Performs necessary radiology functions in Epic Radiant.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.

• Ability to provide care to the population served.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

• Demonstrated human relation and effective communications skills.

• Proficient in electronic medical record databases.

Qualifications

Licenses Required

• ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technologist R.T. (R) (ARRT).

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care.

Physical Requirements

Pulling and/or Pushing, Standing, Walking