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 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 Performs CT and special procedures using CT scanners and angiographic high pressure injectors. Screens patients to eliminate potential problems with procedures. Performs angiographic or special interventional procedures. Completes and verifies all requests, charges, and drug logs to maintain supplies and ensure accurate documentation. 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. Analyzes the images for quality. Performs venipuncture, care of IV''s, chest tubes, oxygen and catheters. Performs necessary radiology functions in programs such as PowerChart, Teletracking, RIS and Epic for business. Performs post processing and image reconstruction. Restocks supplies when time allows. 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. Proficiency in PowerChart, RIS and Epic for business. Qualifications Qualifications Licenses Required 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. ARRT Registration as a Computed Tomography Technologist R.T.(CT)(ARRT). * 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 RequirementsCarrying, Color Determination, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!