Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Special Procedures)

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Schedule & Incentives

• Full-time position with a Monday-Friday rotating day shift
• Eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000
• Competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates
• Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, and concierge services
• Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression

Job Summary

We are seeking a Full-Time Interventional Special Procedure Technologist. The Registered Radiology Technologist must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs, dependable, accountable, and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.

Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Responsibilities

Equipment

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule.
• Operates all aspects of the system and radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner, ensuring equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.

Patient Care

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data, and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast media to prevent patient deterioration or undue pain due to error or poor technique, if applicable.
• Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and right/left markers are utilized appropriately.
• Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations, restocks the crash cart, and maintains life support equipment, if applicable.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed, if applicable.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring physician intervention to prevent patient deterioration.
• Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.
• Ensures patient’s privacy and comfort are accommodated.
• Demonstrates competence in determining and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies, and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time, and priorities to accomplish required activities within designated time frames.
• Uses critical thinking skills, asks clarifying questions, and seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands, demonstrates, and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate, if applicable.
• Demonstrates understanding of pre- and post-procedural care, preps the patient for the procedure, and understands sterile technique if applicable.
• Maintains competency with venipuncture, where applicable.

Education and Communication

• Explains the purpose and nature of exams to patients prior to starting procedures using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, Thank You) to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.
• Ensures patient’s questions, concerns, or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying the physician when necessary prior to the procedure.
• Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
• Documentation is concise, legible, and includes precise terminology.
• Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces high-quality images including appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration, and positioning.
• Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
• Sends all studies to PACS; prints CDs as necessary. All exams are complete in RIS including image orientation, marking, labeling, and accurate notes.
• Prints and scans into PACS studies transmitted after hours by teleradiography, if applicable.
• Checks for prior exams and ensures they are loaded and properly labeled prior to sending to PACS.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies, maintaining Diagnostic Imaging Services in a clean and orderly condition.
• Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off the procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
• Applies shielding, supportive, and immobilization devices and equipment.
• Lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request and routinely as time allows to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted.
• Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities, ensuring prompt notification in case of problems or potential problems.
• Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
• Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory agency standards.
• Transfers/retrieves images on the PACS system.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Radiography certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Less than 1 year to up to 5 years of experience required; experience must be within the past seven (7) years.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills for frequent interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff, and nursing staff.
• Ability to obtain, present, and discuss clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
• Ability to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
• Ability to function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service skills at all times.
• Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to prioritize appropriately and be detail-oriented.
• Capacity to multitask effectively throughout the work shift.
• Ability to interact professionally with a variety of “customers,” including patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians.
• Compliance with all hospital policies, established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and professional standards.
• Competence in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors, and radiation protection.
• Understanding of anatomy and pathology as they affect the quality of a procedure.