Interventional Radiology Special Procedures Technologist IR SPT

Primary City/State

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name

Angiography-Hosp

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Clinical Care

Up to $30,000 Sign On Bonus

• Recruiter will cover eligibility during call

Position Summary

This position performs prescribed specialized radiographic procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.

Core Functions

• Performs radiographic diagnostic/interventional special procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders.
• Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.
• Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed.
• Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
• Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
• Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies.
• Demonstrates competence in the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and other approved medications.
• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.
• Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors.
• Adheres to radiation safety policies.
• Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
• Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
• Independently performs prescribed radiographic procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients.

Internal Customers

• All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.

External Customers

• regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Requires national certification American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensure by state regulatory agency if applicable.
• Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required if applicable within 18 months of hire (and/or equivalent clinical experience for Cath Lab and Electrophysiology (EP) only).
• BLS certification.
• This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 2 years of experience.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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