ND - IR Tech

Interventional Technologist - Interventional Radiology Lab at Altru (Grand Forks, ND) Interventional Radiology Tech (VIT) • 1 Interventional Radiology Tech (to work in our Hybrid Operating Room) • Shift: 40 hours per week day shift, plus call. Call - 4 - 6 weekends, 1 night a week Job Description Summary The Interventional Radiology Technologist demonstrates and understands the scope of responsibility within their license. They properly identify the patient, appropriately set up for procedures and clean rooms appropriately after the procedure. The Interventional Radiology Technologist confirms, reviews, and prepares orders with correct coding for Physicians. Job Description • Sets up, prepares and cleans exam rooms before and after patient procedures. Maintains room supplies. • Discusses patient's history and educates the patient concerning exam. • Ensures inpatients are properly identified by using Altru standards of proper identification. • Prepares and administers contrast under the direction of a Physician according to standard operating procedure. • Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure. • Prepares Physician fee slip by coding the specific procedure, staying up-to-date on charging CPT coding system, and completing charges for exam in Epic, and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). • Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Certifications: • ND Medical Imaging License | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources • Registered Radiologic Technologist | American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources • Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System