Interventional Radiology Technologist Fulltime Days

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina – Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Special Procedures department

About the role

Performs invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures and is responsible for the operation and quality assurance of film processing, patient monitoring, and x-ray equipment. Participates in daily section activities as a scrub, float, and imaging technologist.

Responsibilities

• Fully competent to perform all procedures within the Special Procedures section, including invasive diagnostic, neurodiagnostic, interventional radiology, and neurointerventional procedures
• Demonstrates competency and efficiency in the treatment, care, and interaction with patients of all ages (adolescents, adults, and geriatrics)
• Fully competent in the technical operation of equipment
• Serves as liaison between floor nurses, unit secretaries, and attending physicians regarding orders, procedures, scheduling, and status updates
• Assesses patients, reviews charts for orders and lab results, loads prior imaging, and ensures completion of Radiant in Epic; communicates findings to the Interventionalist
• Prepares patients for procedures, answers questions within scope of practice, and directs other questions to the Interventionalist
• Provides a safe environment, adhering to radiation exposure, contrast administration, and infection control guidelines/Universal precautions
• Maintains accurate records of patient care
• Ensures proper patient billing by adding charges and beginning/ending procedures in the computer system
• Maintains professional growth through current methodology, equipment, and techniques; completes annual mandatory hospital training
• Upholds exceptional guest relations with patients, visitors, hospital staff, and medical staff using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you)
• Actively participates in the clinical education of student technologists
• Monitors quality of care through ongoing assessments and performs QA of exams before physician dictation
• Participates in the Department’s Performance Improvement projects
• Contributes to patient satisfaction goals by providing quality care, explaining procedures, and performing them in a timely manner
• Promotes teamwork within the department by assisting in all areas and using effective communication
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• ARRT (R) certification required
• Cardiovascular Interventional (CV) or Vascular Interventional (VI) registry required
• One year of work experience required
• Demonstrates technical skills and expertise
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates good patient care
• Understands growth and development and provides care based on patients’ developmental needs
• Experienced in treating and interacting effectively with patients of all ages (newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics)

Physical Requirements

• Good hearing and ability to communicate orally
• Visual acuity, motor coordination, and manual dexterity
• Good physical and mental stamina to perform duties and responsibilities
• Ability to assume awkward positions and respond to emergency situations
• Mobility to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to bend and lift 100 lbs, with frequent lift/carry of objects up to 50 lbs
• Wears lead-lined apron for extended periods
• Work involves moving equipment and patients, exposure to radiation, and patient contact
• May be subject to occupational exposure, including skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials

Required Licenses and Certifications

• RT(R)(CI)(VI) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists