Interventional Radiologic Technologist

SCOPE OF POSITION:


Interventional Radiology Technologist is responsible for providing patient services using invasive cardiovascular technology under the direction of a physician, leading to the diagnosis and treatment of congenital and acquired organ and vascular disease.

Responsible for performing routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic technical procedures at a level that does not require constant supervision of technical detail. Interventional Radiology Technologist assists in the performance of a variety of procedures requiring independent judgment, good knowledge of anatomy, and high technical knowledge of equipment. The technologist has a constant awareness of infection control standards, the importance of sterility and an acute awareness of patient care protocols

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares examination room, sets up sterile trays and proper equipment maintaining aseptic conditions and sterile techniques.
• Operates all special diagnostic equipment inclusive of devices for the vascular surgeon.
• Prepares patients including explanation of procedures, site specific marking.
• Maintain adequate supplies for procedures.
• Schedules patient exams in conjunction with Central Scheduling.
• Knowledge of radiographic positioning to achieve the best demonstration of vessels being evaluated.
• Completes general, unit, department specifics, competencies including age specific competencies and dysrhythmia course.
• Takes emergency on-call.
• Assists Senior Interventional Technologist in the management of interventional area.
• Maintains accreditation status with ACR.
• Assists in the orientation and instruction of students and new personnel in IR techniques.
• Responsible for recycling, hazardous waste disposal, drug waste disposal, and universal precautions.
• Responsible for adhering to all radiation protection standards and for donning all radiation protection apparel inclusive of wearing and changing of current monitoring devices.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Knowledge of Interventional Procedures, treatments, and tests.
• Operating knowledge of all interventional radiologic ultrasound equipment. Operates HIS, RIS, and PACS system in patient procedures.
• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills. Positive professional demeanor is projected through verbal and non-verbal communications. Bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish are desirable, but not required.
• Knowledge of blood borne pathogen and universal precautions.
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to lift and pull patients, push stretchers, and able to stand and walk.
• Transport patients when necessary.
• Knowledge of radiation protection and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a high school graduate.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) National Board certified. Vascular-Interventional (VI) Radiography Certification by the ARRT preferred. Maintain a valid State of Connecticut License to practice Radiographic technical procedures.
• On an on-going basis the incumbent must obtain the mandatory number of continued educational units (CEU's) needed to maintain the currency of state licensure.
• Must be BLS Certified.