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Angiographer Position - Utah, Provo

Job Summary

Prepare patients for exams using proper body mechanics.
Verify patient identification and orders.
Identify appropriate exams based on patient needs and apply correct exam techniques.
Operate imaging equipment to produce quality images.
Complete all required documentation accurately, including time stamps and image storage.
Maintain work area and stock necessary supplies.
Transport patients as needed.
Develop knowledge of invasive, diagnostic, and interventional supplies, including their indications and proper use.
Assist with procedures as circulating tech, scrub tech, or monitoring tech according to lab policies and scope of practice.
Apply closure devices, suture, or apply pressure to obtain hemostasis at procedure end.
Understand and apply principles of x-ray generation and safety.
Provide patient education and ensure patient comfort.

Required Qualifications

Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Utah.
Minimum 1 year of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year.
ARRT certification (RT or VI) or equivalent Vascular/Interventional Radiography Certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Experience with stroke, embolization, biopsy, and complex interventional radiology procedures.

Work Schedule

10-hour day shifts, 4 shifts per week (40 hours/week).
On-call required; weekends on call only.
Shift times may vary.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Frequent walking, standing for extended periods, and patient transfers using full range of motion.
Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
Navigate crowded and busy rooms with equipment and power cords.
Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment precisely.
Frequent verbal communication and ability to quickly understand alarms and spoken information, especially in emergencies.

Additional Requirements

Personal radiation monitoring badge (dosimeter) required; facility may provide temporary badge if needed.
Encouraged to use existing badge from previous assignments to maintain continuous exposure record.

Certifications & Licenses Summary

Utah State Radiologic Technologist License (required).
ARRT (RT or VI) or equivalent vascular/interventional certification.
BLS (required).
ACLS or PALS (preferred).

This position involves critical patient care and technical skills in vascular/interventional imaging with a focus on safety, quality imaging, and procedural assistance.