Interventional Radiology Technologist Per Diem

The Interventional Radiology Technologist performs interventional radiology examinations on patients based on department procedures and under the direction of appropriate supervisor. Job Duties and Responsibilities Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of interventional radiology procedures as directed by the appropriate supervisor Responsible for the continuity of care of patients while they are in the interventional radiology section Communicates to Radiologist clinical observations during interventional radiology procedures Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job descriptions Injects contrast for interventional radiology procedures in accordance with department policy Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination Provides coverage for CT biopsies as necessary Teaches and trains students in their specified technology, if site applicable Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in‑services and/or continuing education programs. Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients Physical and Sensory Requirements Frequent use of fingers and hands in operating equipment and in charting information. Standing or walking for up to 7 hours per day in 60‑minute increments. Sitting for up to 1‑hour per day in 15‑minute increments. Pushing, pulling and lifting patients up 300 pounds with assistance. Lifting and moving objects up to 40 pounds. Frequent stoops, bends and crouches. Often reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal hearing. Seeing as it relates to normal vision. Education Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible. Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date. NJ staff must have current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License (with NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection) and must be registered before date of hire. Training and Experience IR or Cath Lab experience preferred. On the job cross training is available for this position. Required to obtain advanced Interventional Radiology registry within 1 year of eligibility for registry. Obtain BLS within 3 months of hire. History of computer usage experience required. Equal Opportunity Employer St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co