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Advanced imaging and diagnostic services in North Seattle
Radiology at UWMC-Northwest is equipped with the advanced diagnostic imaging technology available. Our board-certified radiologists have specialty training in cardiac imaging, neuro-imaging, musculoskeletal, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and body and breast imaging. Along with our team of expert imaging technologists, they are committed to diagnosing illnesses and injuries quickly and effectively so treatment can begin.

We take time and attention with each patient to explain procedures so they’ll know what to expect every step of the way.

Radiology Services at UW Medical Center - Northwest offers routine radiology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology.

UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a Interventional Technologist in the Radiology department to assist radiologists, cardiologists, and neurosurgeons in performing interventional procedures. 

SCHEDULE
Temporary, day shift, 10 hours per shift and 8 hour shifts during on call status, variable days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Assists physician in performing interventional diagnostic exams & procedures, includes but is not limited to:
•Assists radiologists, cardiologists, and neurosurgeons in performing angiographic, interventional, neuro-injection, neuro-embolization, and other radiographic procedures.  Performs assigned radiographic exams and procedures in accordance with established protocols and standards.  Performs the entire variety of technical procedures expected of an Interventional Technologist.
•Prepares and positions patient for exam.
•Scrubs and assists the radiologist, cardiologist, or neurosurgeon; sets up sterile procedure trays; circulates and monitors patient during exam.
•Administers contrast/IV fluids/medications and monitors patient vital signs post-injection of medication, in accordance with hospital guidelines.
•Safety: Provides protection for patient, self, and other staff in accordance with prescribed safety standards and protective devices. Uses proper sterile technique.
•Produces technically acceptable Interventional images in accordance with departmental procedures.
•Provides physician with the requested information for each exam; assists physician with problem-solving.
•Completes daily work in a timely fashion within exam time-window.
•Performs quality assurance checks on equipment and processes per department policies. Investigates and informs supervisor of any quality issues or problems.

2.Operates, troubleshoots, maintains equipment, includes but is not limited to:
•Provides equipment vendor/contractor and/or supervisor with timely notification and documentation of equipment issues.

REQUIREMENTS:
•High school diploma or GED equivalent.
•Satisfactory completion of formal specific training in an accredited program for Radiologic Technology.
•Current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R).
•Current licensure with the State of Washington.
•Current CPR or BLS certification, must obtain within 90 days of hire.