Interventional Radiologic Tech

Cardiovascular-Interventional Technologist

Under general supervision, perform routine and highly specialized diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiology procedures on patients following established parameters/protocols for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of pathologies. Assist in maintaining a smooth operational flow and maximum patient volume. The cardiovascular-interventional technologist assumes many roles within an interventional procedure.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operates extremely technical imaging equipment and applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with standard operating procedures, according to departmental policies, procedures/protocols and as appropriate for the particular patient.
• Greets and receives patients. Checks patients ID. Explains procedure to patient.
• Positions patients according to departments procedure manual. Moves and or assists patients onto table in accordance with departmental procedures. Provides for the patients comfort during the procedures.
• Performs diagnostic & therapeutic procedures, utilizing image-guided surgical procedures, sterile technique and radiographic technique.
• Operates laser imagers, and Radiographic / Fluoroscopic equipment to obtain radiographic images. Critiques radiographs for quality and accuracy. Selects and films images for permanent patient record.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with regulations. Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Reviews history and pertinent images with designated Interventional Radiologist to assure appropriate application of procedure. Discusses plan and equipment necessary for the procedure.
• Assists physicians with specialized diagnostic and interventional procedures by handling equipment, preparing procedure and instrument trays, prepping and explaining procedures to patients and other related tasks under the supervision of an Interventional Radiologist. May include the insertion of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) with certification and documented training.
• Responds effectively to patient care emergencies.
• Utilizes universal precautions at all times when working with patients. Sets up and maintains a sterile field by using sterile technique; opens sterile procedures trays where applicable.
• In conjunction with the IR nurses and radiologists, monitors patient condition throughout the procedure. Uses EKG equipment, Intravenous pumps, Blood Pressure equipment, pulse oximeter and related routine equipment to maintain continuous patient care while patient is undergoing procedure.
• Prepares radiopaque materials for administration by Radiologist. Opens contrast material, maintaining integrity of the sterile syringes, needles, and draws-up contrast for injection in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment and procedure room. Troubleshoots technical and mechanical problems, and performs minor maintenance on equipment, i.e. Laser imagers and film processors, in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Records and accumulates patient statistics in daily logbooks, enters data into the Radiology Information (RIS) and supply inventory systems. Completes records accurately, including the physician-billing sheet, when applicable. Records appropriate ICD-9 and CPT codes.
• Responds to urgent and emergent imaging procedures by being available on a rotating call-in basis.
• Demonstrates basic competencies in processing images and troubleshooting.

Basic Qualifications:

• Recent (within the last 12 months) minimum three years experience as a Radiologic Technologist, including one year recent experience in Interventional Radiology (IR). May substitute one year IR experience with successful completion of the Regional IR cross training program.
• Graduation from an accredited, ARRT elegible educational program in Radiologic Technology.

License, Certification, Registration:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Vascular Interventional Radiography from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Cardiac Interventional Radiography from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California)
• Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge of radiology principles and practices including anatomy and physiology, radiation protection and physics, radiographic positioning, surgical and nursing procedures.
• Ability to operate all radiology equipment, such as, radiographic machines, radiographic/fluoroscopic machines, Interventional Radiology associated equipment, associated surgical equipment, and image processors
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.
• Ability to use computer systems to manage patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required in order to work with patients, medical and nursing personnel.
• Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.

Notes:

• Required to perform all IR assignments, transport patients, and other assigned duties.
• Required to take standby
• This is a part time position, days and hours may vary.