IR Tech Associate

About the role

The Vascular Xray Technologist Associate provides patient care in the course of x-ray diagnostic and therapeutic angiography procedures. They operate support equipment, computers, and x-ray emitting devices to ensure technical success of the procedures, working closely with medical doctors, nurses, and O.R. technologists under the direction of the Medical Chief of Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency and quality in procedures according to departmental policy and procedure in technical performance of x-ray and angiography.
• Selects appropriate techniques, labels and marks digital films correctly.
• Applies knowledge of the principle of scrubbing circulating, X-ray and hemodynamic monitoring techniques.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all Cath lab / specials equipment.
• Operates the Medrad injector and Radiology equipment.
• Maintains radiation exposure ALARA and operates x-ray devices with safety protocols.
• Ensures X-ray badges are maintained according to policy and employees are aware of results badges.
• Maintains good radiation safety and in-services are provided by Cardiovascular/X-ray Tech as needed.
• Accurately with x-ray dosage and time of exposure.
• Safeguards radiation equipment by operating it in accordance with safety protocols and testing it at appropriate intervals.
• Maintains equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience or training as a Radiology Tech, Cath Lab Tech, Radiology Special Procedures tech, or Interventional Radiology.
• Required: Radiology Technician from the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board.
• Required: Basic Life Support HeartSaver & First Aid from the American Heart Association.
• Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Required: Radiography Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.

Skills

Proficiency in procedures, technical performance, and adherence to departmental protocols.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Variable Hours