Neuro Intervention Radiology Technologist

Job Summary

$20,000 Sign On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates
It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day.
As a Neuro IR Tech at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care.
You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career.
You will make a difference. Every day.

Essential Functions

• Acquires and archives for the procedure.
• Demonstrates competency in imaging and archiving procedures.
• Has a working knowledge of human Neuro vasculature to competency assist the Neurologist in completing Neuro IR examinations including but not limited to: Nuero embolization, Nuero thrombectomy, Aneurysm coiling and treatment, Carotid angioplasty and stenting
• Cerebral angiography.
• Prepares the procedure tray according to the Physician’s preference, following sterile technique, with no more than five complaints per year.
• Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge of patient positioning, principles of radiation safety quality control, image post processing, and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
• Assists physicians in performing procedures.
• Provides learning environment.
• Demonstrates proficient competence in using the bi-plane unit positioning the equipment and patient in such a way as to present a clear, undistorted view and consistently produces images of high diagnostic quality.
• Documents appropriate information in patient's chart.
• Safeguards the procedure and related supplies are billed correctly.
• Safeguards all products are not expired prior to use.
• Examines requisition for appropriate orders, exam date, indication for exam. Reprints corrected requisition.
• Absolutely determines quality diagnostic images. Consistently presents high quality images to the Providers: Radiologists and/or Cardiologists for interpretation.
• Only Operates fluoroscopy during specified exams under the physician’s supervision.
• Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service abilities and effective listening skills.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: General Studies Graduate - Radiology Program
• Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer; Radiologic Technologist (RT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); and Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Accredited Facility or Institution or (ARRT)(R)(VI) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification with advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology (VI) or Completion of (VI) Registry within 18 months of hire
• Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.
• Preferred Education - Associates: Related Field
• Experience - at least 2+ years of Neuro IR experience

Scheduling Requirements

• Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.
• Physical demands: Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.