Interventional Radiologic Technologist I
Company: University of Kansas Health System
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Title Interventional Radiologic
Technologist I Bell Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest:
This specialty certified technologist assists in the performance of
diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic radiologic and
ultrasonic guided imaging procedures. This technologist is highly
trained in working in surgical type work environments and is
specifically trained to work in a sterile field. This job
description has been approved by the Radiology Director, Chairman
of Radiology, and Executive Committee of the Medical Staff.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions - Must maintain
competence in assisting during physician supervised procedures with
proper sterile preparation of patient access areas, procedure trays
and miscellaneous supplies and devices used during the procedure. -
This technologist is also accountable for ensuring the proper
documentation of the use of contrast material and ensuring there is
appropriate documentation related to patient charges. - Must
maintain professional, clinical, and technical competency to
perform radiologic diagnostic imaging procedures incorporating
access techniques developed for specific vascular (arterial and
venous), spinal, neurological and general chest, abdomen, pelvis
and extremity locations. - Responsible for completion of mandatory
educational assignments as provided by the supervisor, nurse
manager or director - The technologist follows all organizational
policies in regard to confidentiality, HIPPA and maintaining a safe
and protected work environment. - The technologist is responsible
for reporting any action that is detrimental to co-workers,
patients, physicians and this organization. - The technologist is
responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Rooms and equipment should be properly cleaned prior to each
procedure. - Organizational policies for infection reduction are to
be closely followed and maintained. - This technologist is
personally responsible for maintaining required state and national
licensure as a technologist, certification for life support
response and IV competence. - This technologist is required to be
able to understand and utilize the inventory tracking system and be
able to order supplies when the opportunity presents. - This
technologist is responsible for maintaining proper radiation
protection (apron, thyroid, glasses) and ensuring that personal
radiation monitoring device is worn appropriately at all times
during procedures. - This technologist participates with patient
safety by participating in "time out" procedures, post procedure
"huddles" and abiding by the organizational policies and guidelines
related to Culture of Safety. - This technologist position does
require participating in regular on-call responsibilities and is
frequently required to stay and work overtime to provide coverage
to complete patient care needs. - This technologist will
participate in the training process developed for technologist
preceptorship and provide assistance to Radiology residents as
requested. - Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and
or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. -
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions
of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your
department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience - High School Graduate Preferred
Education and Experience - Associates Degree in Radiologic
Technology OR - Associates Degree Cardiovascular Technology OR -
Associates Degree Vascular Technology OR - Associates Degree
Healthcare Related Field OR - Bachelors Degree Healthcare Related
Field - 1 or more years Previous Experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab,
Interventional Radiology, or Electrophysiology Lab Required
Licensure and Certification - Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS
HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) - Radiography
(R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 1
Year - Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - Kansas Board of
Healing Arts (KSBHA) Knowledge Requirements - Second language
preferred Time Type: Job Requisition ID: R-43652 Important
information for you to know as you apply: - The health system is an
equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are
considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),
national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, or any other legally-protected status. See also
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. - The health system provides
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for
your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let
our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form
using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu. - Employment with
the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing
to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the
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