Interventional Technologist/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 24, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Interventional Technologist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45036
Working Title
Interventional Tech
Department Name
H3185:Interventional Radiology
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
11
Salary Range
$26.00-45.70/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Kentucky State Radiation Operators License + American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered Radiologic Technologist ( ARRT RT) + Basic Life Support ( BLS)
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Standing for long periods while wearing radiation protective garments; Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; Radiation exposure.
Shift
Days/evenings (shift varies) with on-call evenings, nights, and weekends.
Job Summary
UK Healthcare is growing! We are expanding our Interventional Radiology services and are hiring for new technologists.
The IR Technologist will provide clinical assistance during procedures and assist the physician in expediting needed care. The IR Tech will provide technical assistance in CT, US and fluoroscopy guided procedures. Quality, efficiency, and service excellence are all essential parts of this position.
Techs will also assist as a scrub tech or circulator during procedures, and be responsible for supply charge, documentation and charging procedures. Maintaining patient efficiency by spending appropriate amounts of time for each task and interacting will be an essential job function. Adhering to the UK behavioral standards during interactions with patients, coworkers, and physicians, as well as external and internal customers will also be essential.
Maintaining privacy and confidentiality are required. There will be a potential for advancement to Master Tech after obtaining advanced registry and gaining equipment proficiency.
Applicants who possess the Associate's degree & 3 years related experience (or equivalent) + ARRT or ARRT certification are eligible to be moved upon hire to the grade 12 Interventional Master Technologist/UKHC position ($30.00/hour – $53.67/hour).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
PACS, EPIC
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Preferred Interventional Radiology experience, but any rad tech experience is acceptable
Deadline to Apply
04/30/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Interventional Technologist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45036
Working Title
Interventional Tech
Department Name
H3185:Interventional Radiology
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
11
Salary Range
$26.00-45.70/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Kentucky State Radiation Operators License + American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered Radiologic Technologist ( ARRT RT) + Basic Life Support ( BLS)
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Standing for long periods while wearing radiation protective garments; Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; Radiation exposure.
Shift
Days/evenings (shift varies) with on-call evenings, nights, and weekends.
Job Summary
UK Healthcare is growing! We are expanding our Interventional Radiology services and are hiring for new technologists.
The IR Technologist will provide clinical assistance during procedures and assist the physician in expediting needed care. The IR Tech will provide technical assistance in CT, US and fluoroscopy guided procedures. Quality, efficiency, and service excellence are all essential parts of this position.
Techs will also assist as a scrub tech or circulator during procedures, and be responsible for supply charge, documentation and charging procedures. Maintaining patient efficiency by spending appropriate amounts of time for each task and interacting will be an essential job function. Adhering to the UK behavioral standards during interactions with patients, coworkers, and physicians, as well as external and internal customers will also be essential.
Maintaining privacy and confidentiality are required. There will be a potential for advancement to Master Tech after obtaining advanced registry and gaining equipment proficiency.
Applicants who possess the Associate's degree & 3 years related experience (or equivalent) + ARRT or ARRT certification are eligible to be moved upon hire to the grade 12 Interventional Master Technologist/UKHC position ($30.00/hour – $53.67/hour).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
PACS, EPIC
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Preferred Interventional Radiology experience, but any rad tech experience is acceptable
Deadline to Apply
04/30/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * This position requires you to currently hold or be eligible to obtain American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by date of hire. Will you be able to meet both of these requirements?
- Yes
- No
- * This position requires you to currently hold or be eligible to obtain a Kentucky Radiation Operator's License by date of hire. Will you be able to meet both of these requirements?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you currently hold or will be eligible to obtain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * Please choose the answer that best describes your paid employment experience in Interventional Radiology and/or General Radiology.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
