Interventional Procedures Tech

Radiology Technologist

Hourly Pay Range: $37.47 - $58.08 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: (if applicable)
• Location: [City, IL]
• Full Time/Part Time: [Full Time / Part Time]
• Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]
• Required Travel:

A Brief Overview: Under the directions of the Staff Radiologist and IR Senior Manager, this position performs and supervises procedures at a level of optimum technical quality, not requiring constant supervision. Performs a variety of technical and clerical duties that will require independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative to apply special procedure examinations. Assumes responsibility for specific special procedures examinations and/or may be assigned duties, as requested.

What you will do:

• Produces Angiography examinations at a level of optimum technical quality.
• ARRT, IDNS, BLS certification (CPR).
• Post-graduate experience preferred and a minimum of 2 years general experience in Radiology completed for on the job training.
• Good written and verbal skills to effectively communicate with patients and physicians.
• Reviews and completes required forms and required data for hospital computer systems.
• Participates equally in rotating On-call schedule.
• Maintains adequate levels of inventory in Q-sight and/or notifying appropriate person.
• Successfully completes and maintains Level I competencies as stated above.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Demonstrates working knowledge of all department IR x-ray equipment and IR supplies.
• Manages and maintains inventory in Q-sight under the supervision of Lead Tech
• Participates equally in rotating On-call schedule.
• Demonstrates ability to perform all routine and emergent IR exams independently.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of departmental software to manage patient schedules, requisitions, charges, image processing, and image transfer.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of RIS (Radnet) and PACS.
• Participates in IR lab projects and/or data collection.
• Assumes managerial responsibilities when appropriate.
• Acts as a resource for staff members, patients, physicians etc.
• Assists in staff training and orientation of Level I technologists.
• Rotates to IR labs at NorthShore facilities, as needed.
• Successfully completes and maintains Level I and II competencies as stated above.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Maintains On-call and staffing schedules.
• Assumes additional managerial responsibilities, e.g. involvement in Performance Improvement Committees and projects outside immediate IR clinical setting.
• Assist others to solve problems and/or manage conflicts.
• Q-sight maintenance and report generation
• Ensures continuity of staff training (Levels I and II) and involvement in the direction of student (outside affiliations) clinical hours.
• Rotates to IR labs at NorthShore facilities, as needed.
• Successfully completes I, II and III competencies as stated above.
• Q-sight maintenance and report generation
• Manages all aspects of IR inventory
• Oversees physician dictations. (I.e. notifies of undictated reports in a timely fashion)
• Proficient in IR coding/billing. Functions as coding/billing liaison to hospital coders.
• Assumes all aspects of managerial responsibilities including but not limited to staff schedule, annual reviews, actively participates in departmental initiatives, etc.
• Functions as Charge Person in the IR Lab as necessary
• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good communication with radiologists, attending physicians, departmental supervisors, staff members, and all other hospital personnel and customers.
• Must be able to fit in add-ons, stat cases and inpatients in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintains a high standard of patient satisfaction, as encouraged by the C.A.R.E. Committee.
• Maintains a positive supportive work environment with co-workers.
• Attends CPR classes to maintain re-certification.
• Maintains appropriate state license and national board certification.
• Completes all paperwork and submits films to a radiologist in a timely manner.
• Assists in filing of films and retrieval of reports at all sites.
• Works as diagnostic radiology technologist, as needed (producing non-angiographic radiographs).
• Acts as receptionist as needed.
• Answers phones with proper etiquette.
• Assists in training of new technologist personnel.
• Assists with transporting of patients as needed to maintain department work flow.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and emergency callback.
• Ensures adequate staffing and coverage including on-call coverage, as required.
• May be required to work at other NorthShore off-site facilities to accommodate patients or to maintain adequate staffing levels and past scheduled hours.
• Reviews and records Pathology and Surgical Findings reports to determine the accuracy of the Angiography examination diagnosis.
• Reports environmental/equipment problems to appropriate resource personnel.
• Labels all examinations appropriately, following department's established criteria and standards.
• Films according to protocols as outlined in procedure manual.
• Demonstrates collimation and shielding according to Department protocols for radiation safety.
• Determination of appropriate exposure factors and positioning of patient, utilizing immobilization devices when appropriate, to insure optimum film quality.
• Prepares patients for exam: obtains and records history, explains procedure, positions patients, and ensures their comfort.
• Introduces oneself to patient.
• Adheres to isolation/sterile techniques and radiation safety procedures.
• Verifies patient and procedure prior to starting exam.
• Performs exams, meeting all age-specific criteria. (i.e.; performs exams on all age groups, using appropriate technique.)
• Selects proper technical parameters on automatic exposure control devices.
• Explains procedure and uses a considerate and tactful manner in communicating need for additional films.
• Ensures cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Maintains inventory of supplies in work area.
• Identifies supplies and equipment needs for procedure. Restocks work area as needed.
• Utilizes proper film screen combinations according to body part being radiographed.
• Utilizes and maintains exposure technique charts where needed.
• Prepares correct identification and processing of films and submits pertinent radiographs or previous examinations for comparison.
• Monitors patients' condition during procedures.
• Complies with procedural standards in the care of children and adult population.
• Assists with proper positioning and restraining of children and elderly patients, as necessary.
• Assists with patient/family participation in post-procedural care for all age groups and provides resource information, as directed.
• Reinforces appropriate psychosocial interventions based on age and developmental status.
• Reassures children and aging patients.
• Interacts with families as so determined by need of case.
• Determines patient comfort and assesses the patient's condition while in the Radiology Department.
• Appropriate types of immobilization and support devices, when needed.
• Solves minor scheduling problems for inpatients and outpatients.
• Deviations from departmental policies and procedures.
• Conflicts which are not individually solvable.
• All patient and employee incident reports.
• Responsible for ensuring equipment maintenance and repairs. Initiates and records service calls when needed.
• Required to work minimum of (3) three 8-hour shifts per month