Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure the proper documentation of the use of contrast material and ensure there is appropriate documentation related to patient charges.
• 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.
• Follow all organizational policies in regard to confidentiality, HIPAA and maintaining a safe and protected work environment.
• Report any action that is detrimental to co-workers, patients, physicians and this organization.
• Maintain 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.
• Maintain required state and national licensure as a technologist, certification for life support response and IV competence.
• Understand and utilize the inventory tracking system and be able to order supplies when the opportunity presents.
• Participate in “time out” procedures, post procedure “huddles” and abide by the organizational policies and guidelines related to Culture of Safety.
• Participate in regular on-call responsibilities and is frequently required to stay and work overtime to provide coverage to complete patient care needs.
• Participate in the training process developed for technologist preceptorship and provide assistance to Radiology residents as requested.
• Perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• 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
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - State Board of Healing Arts within 90 Days