Interventional Radiologic Technologist

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.

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.
• 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: 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: 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

Desired Qualifications

• ARRT advanced certification in CV, VI, or CT is preferred.

Work Schedule

4-10-hour shifts per week - 40 hours, On-call responsibilities and holiday coverage required.

Work Locations

UH, C&W, Pavilion