Interventional Procedures Tech

Position Highlights

Sign on bonus: (if applicable)
Position: Location: [City, IL]
Full Time/Part Time: [Full Time / Part Time]
Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]
Required Travel:

About the Role

Under the directions of the Staff Radiologist and IR Senior Manager, this positions performs and supervises procedures at a level of optimum technical quality, not requiring constant supervision. Performs a variety of technical and clerical duties that will require independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative to apply special procedure examinations. Assumes responsibility for specific special procedures examinations and/or may be assigned duties, as requested.

Responsibilities

• Produces Angiography examinations at a level of optimum technical quality.
  
• ARRT, IDNS, BLS certification (CPR).
• Post-graduate experience preferred and a minimum of 2 years general experience in Radiology completed for on the job training.
• Good written and verbal skills to effectively communicate with patients and physicians.
• Reviews and completes required forms and required data for hospital computer systems.
• Participates equally in rotating On-call schedule.
• Maintains adequate levels of inventory in Q-sight and/or notifying appropriate person.
• Successfully completes and maintains Level I competencies as stated above.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Demonstrates working knowledge of all department IR x-ray equipment and IR supplies.
• Manages and maintains inventory in Q-sight under the supervision of Lead Tech
• Participates equally in rotating On-call schedule.
• Demonstrates ability to perform all routine and emergent IR exams independently.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of departmental software to manage patient schedules, requisitions, charges, image processing, and image transfer.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of RIS (Radnet) and PACS.
• Participates in IR lab projects and/or data collection.
• Assumes managerial responsibilities when appropriate.
• Acts as a resource for staff members, patients, physicians etc.
• Affords assistance in staff training and orientation of Level I technologists.
• Rotates to IR labs at NorthShore facilities, as needed.
• Successfully completes and maintains Level I and II competencies as stated above.
• Q-sight maintenance and report generation
• Maintains adequate staffing and coverage including on-call coverage, as required.
• May be required to work at other NorthShore off-site facilities to accommodate patients or to maintain adequate staffing levels and past scheduled hours.
• Reviews and records Pathology and Surgical Findings reports to determine the accuracy of the Angiography examination diagnosis.
• Labels all examinations appropriately, following department’s established criteria and standards.
• Films according to protocols as outlined in procedure manual.
• Demonstrates collimation and shielding according to Department protocols for radiation safety.
• Determination of appropriate exposure factors and positioning of patient, utilizing immobilization devices when appropriate, to insure optimum film quality.
• Prepares patients for exam: obtains and records history, explains procedure, positions patients, and ensures their comfort.
• Introduces oneself to patient.
• Adheres to isolation/sterile techniques and radiation safety procedures.
• Verifies patient and procedure prior to starting exam.
• Performs exams, meeting all age-specific criteria. (i.e.; performs exams on all age groups, using appropriate technique.)
• Selects proper technical parameters on automatic exposure control devices.
• Explains procedure and uses a considerate and tactful manner in communicating need for additional films.
• Safeguards cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Maintains inventory of supplies in work area.
• Utilizes proper film screen combinations according to body part being radiographed.
• Utilizes and maintains exposure technique charts where needed.
• Prepares correct identification and processing of films and submits pertinent radiographs or previous examinations for comparison.
• Monitors patients’ condition during procedures.
• Complies with procedural standards in the care of children and adult population.
• Affords assistance with proper positioning and restraining of children and elderly patients, as necessary.
• Affords assistance with patient/family participation in post-procedural care for all age groups and provides resource information, as directed.
• Reinforces appropriate psychosocial interventions based on age and developmental status.
• Affords reassurance to children and aging patients.
• Interacts with families as so determined by need of case.
• Determines patient comfort and assesses the patient’s condition while in the Radiology Department.
• Appropriate types of immobilization and support devices, when needed.
• Solves minor scheduling problems for inpatients and outpatients.
• Deviations from departmental policies and procedures.
• Conflicts which are not individually solvable.
• All patient and employee incident reports.
• Responsible for ensuring equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Initiates and records service calls when needed.

Requirements

• High School Required
• Previous experience as an Angiography technologist required.
• Proficiency in IR Inventory required.
• Familiar with IR coding/billing
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and interact effectively and pleasantly with a wide variety of individuals.
• High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited school of radiology
• Certificate or associate Degree in Radiology, ARRT registered, IDNS licensed, Current CPR certification

Qualifications

• High School Required
• Previous experience as an Angiography technologist required.
• Proficiency in IR Inventory required.
• Familiar with IR coding/billing
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and interact effectively and pleasantly with a wide variety of individuals.
• High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited school of radiology
• Certificate or associate Degree in Radiology, ARRT registered, IDNS licensed, Current CPR certification

Skills

• ARRT, IDNS, BLS certification (CPR)
• Post-graduate experience preferred and a minimum of 2 years general experience in Radiology completed for on the job training
• Good written and verbal skills to effectively communicate with patients and physicians
• Reviews and completes required forms and required data for hospital computer systems
• Participates equally in rotating On-call schedule
• Maintains adequate levels of inventory in Q-sight and/or notifying appropriate person
• Successfully completes and maintains Level I competencies as stated above
• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Demonstrates working knowledge of all department IR x-ray equipment and IR supplies
• Manages and maintains inventory in Q-sight under the supervision of Lead Tech
• Participates equally in rotating On-call schedule
• Demonstrates ability to perform all routine and emergent IR exams independently
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of departmental software to manage patient schedules, requisitions, charges, image processing, and image transfer
• Demonstrates working knowledge of RIS (Radnet) and PACS
• Participates in IR lab projects and/or data collection
• Assumes managerial responsibilities when appropriate
• Acts as a resource for staff members, patients, physicians etc
• Affords assistance in staff training and orientation of Level I technologists
• Rotates to IR labs at NorthShore facilities, as needed
• Successfully completes and maintains Level I and II competencies as stated above
• Q-sight maintenance and report generation
• Maintains adequate staffing and coverage including on-call coverage, as required
• May be required to work at other NorthShore off-site facilities to accommodate patients or to maintain adequate staffing levels and past scheduled hours
• Reviews and records Pathology and Surgical Findings reports to determine the accuracy of the Angiography examination diagnosis
• Labels all examinations appropriately, following department’s established criteria and standards
• Films according to protocols as outlined in procedure manual
• Demonstrates collimation and shielding according to Department protocols for radiation safety
• Determination of appropriate exposure factors and positioning of patient, utilizing immobilization devices when appropriate, to insure optimum film quality
• Prepares patients for exam: obtains and records history, explains procedure, positions patients, and ensures their comfort
• Introduces oneself to patient
• Adheres to isolation/sterile techniques and radiation safety procedures
• Verifies patient and procedure prior to starting exam
• Performs exams, meeting all age-specific criteria. (i.e.; performs exams on all age groups, using appropriate technique.)
• Selects proper technical parameters on automatic exposure control devices
• Explains procedure and uses a considerate and tactful manner in communicating need for additional films
• Safeguards cleanliness of equipment and work area
• Maintains inventory of supplies in work area
• Utilizes proper film screen combinations according to body part being radiographed
• Utilizes and maintains exposure technique charts where needed
• Prepares correct identification and processing of films and submits pertinent radiographs or previous examinations for comparison
• Monitors patients’ condition during procedures
• Complies with procedural standards in the care of children and adult population
• Affords assistance with proper positioning and restraining of children and elderly patients, as necessary
• Affords assistance with patient/family participation in post-procedural care for all age groups and provides resource information, as directed
• Reinforces appropriate psychosocial interventions based on age and developmental status
• Affords reassurance to children and aging patients
• Interacts with families as so determined by need of case
• Determines patient comfort and assesses the patient’s condition while in the Radiology Department
• Appropriate types of immobilization and support devices, when needed
• Solves minor scheduling problems for inpatients and outpatients
• Deviations from departmental policies and procedures
• Conflicts which are not individually solvable
• All patient and employee incident reports
• Responsible for ensuring equipment maintenance and repairs
• Initiates and records service calls when needed

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Variety of Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retail Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Pay

$37.47 - $58.