IR Technologist

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up interventional radiology (IR) rooms specific to the study being conducted.
• Utilizes customer service skills while interacting with patients as well as family members to create a caring atmosphere during their visit.
• Progresses towards proficient and competent performance with regards to interventional procedures, fluoroscopy room equipment, digital subtraction, inventory, power injections and post processing tools.
• Prepares room and patient specific to the exam to be performed.
• Arranges equipment, trays, supplies, position patients, and determine proper exposure factors to produce a high quality image.
• Utilizes electronic patient information systems to verify patient name, date, appropriate exam, and any special exam specific comments from the provider.
• Understands and practices the Dual patient identifier procedure.
• Observes each patient’s status and interprets appropriate information needed to meet age-specific needs.
• Maintains accurate patient record keeping by properly identifying images and ensuring images are sent to the PACS system correctly.
• Completes and bills for studies accurately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1 year experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred

Qualifications

• Licensed Radiologic Technologist upon hire required
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification with CE credits upon hire required