Interventional Radiology Technologist
Company: Michigan Medicine
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: March 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Summary Provide patient care services using
advanced radiologic imaging equipment, including fluoroscopy,
digital angiography, angio-CT hybrid units and ultrasound, to
assist in diagnosis or treatment of various conditions.
Technologists perform and/or assist with minimally invasive
radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images
for the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed
practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of
services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.
Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions
essential for successful completion of the procedure. Mission
Statement Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients,
populations and communities through excellence in education,
patient care, community service, research and technology
development, and through leadership activities in Michigan,
nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our
Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient
care, education and research that together enhance our contribution
to society. Why Join Michigan Medicine? Michigan Medicine is one of
the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the
site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements
since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan
Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to
attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine,
sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most
distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small,
every person here helps to advance this world-class institution.
Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to? Excellent medical, dental
and vision coverage effective on your very first day 2:1 Match on
retirement savings Responsibilities: Basic Procedural
Responsibilities: Corroborates patients clinical history, name and
date of birth with procedure, assuring information is accurate,
documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
Maintain knowledge of proper procedural protocols for both adult
and pediatric patient populations. Positions patient using
appropriate radiation protection devices and immobilizing
techniques for age specific patient populations. Applies principles
of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and
others. Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of
interest, while respecting patient ability and comfort. Selects and
operates appropriate medical imaging equipment according to
established protocols. Evaluates images for technical quality,
assuring proper identification and anatomical marking is recorded.
Directly assists radiologist with all radiographic, angio-CT hybrid
and/or ultrasound procedures. Utilizes proper archiving protocols
for processing and storing all acquired images related to
procedures. Maintain patient confidentially and demonstrate
exemplary customer service skills. Performs Quality Control checks
on fluoroscopy and CT equipment. Advanced Procedural
Responsibilities: According to departmental protocols prepares,
identifies, and administers contrast media under the direction of a
radiologist. According to department protocols prepares patients
for the administration of contrast media through intravenous,
intra-arterial or other applicable delivery route via appropriate
catheter. Under direct physician supervision, function in a scrub
assistant role during catheter based procedures, while utilizing
proper aseptic and/or sterile technique. Maintain knowledge of and
observe Operating Room protocol and Universal Precautions. Secure
proper supplies and competently set up sterile trays for all
interventional procedures. Maintain a detailed working knowledge of
all equipment and supplies used in the Interventional Radiology
Division, including but not limited to the following: All single
plane and bi-plane digital angiographic suites, including
fluoroscopic, digital angio, dyna CT and 3D image reconstruction
functions. All CT/angio hybrid units, including applicable CT
protocols and image reconstruction. All ultrasound units and other
ancillary equipment including IVUS, Intracardiac Echocardiography,
Laser, Cryoablation, Microwave ablation, and Radiofrequency
ablation. All types of scopes and associated equipment used for
stone removal procedures including flex cystoscopes, ureteroscopes
and choledocholfiberscopes. All types of thrombectomy and lytic
therapy devices. All types of aortic endografts including Gore,
Medtronic and Cook. All types of embolization devices including
coils, glue, particles, chemical or radiopharmaceutical. All types
of angioplasty balloons and vascular stents. All types of vascular
and non-vascular catheters and guide wires. Maintain a detailed
working knowledge of all procedures performed in the Interventional
Radiology Division, including but not limited to the following: All
diagnostic angiographic procedures including neuro and visceral.
All interventional procedures including vascular angioplasty, stent
placement, embolization, lytic therapy and thrombolysis. All
vascular access procedures including PICC lines, dialysis catheters
and ports. All non-vascular procedures including PCN, PTC, G-tubes,
biopsies and sclerotherapy. All hybrid procedures which utilize CT
and angio including radioactive pharmaceutical therapy with
technetium 99 or Therespheres. All endovascular Operating Room
based procedures including thoracic and abdominal aortic
endografts. Professional / Educational Responsibilities: Maintain
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
certification(s), which includes completing appropriate continuing
education requirements. Complete two (2) ARRT approved continuing
education units which are CT specific as part of your bi-annual
ARRT continuing education requirements. Maintain American Heart
Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Participate in the Interventional Radiology Division quality
assessment and improvement program. May be responsible for specific
quality improvement projects in the assigned area. Provide
applicable instruction for patients, students, and other health
care professionals. Participate in research projects and protocols
when applicable. Participate in all Interventional Radiology
Division staff meetings when feasible. Inform physicians,
administrators and/or coordinators of critical issues in a timely
manner. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications:
Graduation from a school of radiologic technology or an equivalent
combination of education and experience is necessary. American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification for
Radiography (R) is required. Certification by the American Heart
Association (AHA) for Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 6
months of hire. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) advanced certification for Vascular Interventional (VI) is
required within 2 years of hire. This position requires primary
source verification. Desired Qualifications: ARRT advanced
certification in CV, VI, or CT is preferred. Union Affiliation This
position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement
between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied
Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with
respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions
of employment. Background Screening Michigan Medicine conducts
background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job
candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a
third party administrator to conduct background screenings.
Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair
Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all
selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff
appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. U-M EEO
Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment
opportunity employer.
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