Interventional RAD Tech (Casual/PRN)

Interventional Rad Tech (Interventional Radiology)

Nemours is seeking an Interventional Rad Tech (Interventional Radiology), CASUAL/PRN, to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida. Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children's Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 130-bed pediatric hospital also features the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children's Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

The Special Procedures/Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist will perform interventional radiology procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed independent practitioner. The IR Technologist is responsible for patient care and for operation and maintenance of all IR related equipment. The IR technologist reports to the Radiology Manager and the physician leader of the IR section. The IR technologist must be ARRT registered. The IR technologist is responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assurance and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of Nemours.

• Responsible for AIDET interactions and provides accurate preparation instructions to patient/family with the ability to answer pertinent procedural questions.
• Knowledge of IR imaging protocols, universal protocols, sterile field requirements, radiation safety techniques and a working knowledge of all IR equipment and equipment maintenance requirements.
• Performing venipuncture as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Starting and maintaining intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Ability to access a port as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifying, preparing and/or administering medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Performing cardiovascular interventional procedures as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Performing noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Placing, maintaining and removing peripherally inserted central catheters as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Responsible for patient safety and reporting unsafe practices and/or incidents that occur in the Medical Imaging Department and the IR suite.
• Responsible for proper identification of all images in the PACS and accurate documentation in the electronic patient record.
• Provides accurate room preparation and instructions to patient / family according to the procedure and physically prepares patient for examination which includes explaining the imaging procedure and answers pertinent procedural questions.
• Maintains work habits consistent with hospital and department policies, reports unsafe conditions and incidents to the immediate supervisor and demonstrates safe work habits. Operates hospital computer systems for patient data entry and retrieval/ order entry and completion of study.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care, as attached to the annual performance appraisal document, with respect to the appropriate specific chronological age, developmental age or social maturity of the patient.

• Prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with state and federal regulations or lawful institutional policy.
• Responsible for following all ARRT, ASRT, State and Institutional guidelines and policies.
• Must have the ability to work well with others, acts as a team member. Ability to work independently and engage in critical thinking to improve the quality of care.
• Aids in the training of new personnel, students and physicians.
• Orders and maintains supplies.
• Ensures proper function of equipment by proper usage and maintenance. Reports unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Regular attendance is required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, must have reliable transportation and must be able to work on an on – call basis.
• Good Communication skills are required. In addition to accepting feedback, asking questions and active communication with counterparts and all departments.

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree required.
• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year experience required.
• Florida State Radiation License required.
• ARRT registration required.
• AHA BLS Certification required.
• Advanced certification in Cardio-Vascular is preferred.