Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Your job is more than a job. This is a position working with the interventional radiology team on the third floor.

The Interventional Radiologic Technologist provides patient care in the course of diagnostic, therapeutic angiography procedures or special procedures. Assists other interventional providers or other colleagues with invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, which utilize advanced radiographic equipment. Responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation to patients for diagnostic and/or research purposes. Provides patient services and performs radiographic procedures, including all aspects of fluoroscopic and digital imaging data acquisition and processing. Responsible for operating the support equipment, computers and z-ray emitting devices to ensure technical success of the procedures.

Sign on Bonus 10,000

Day to Day

General Duties

• Promotes Quality: Ensures a safe environment for employees and patients. Participates in departmental performance improvement activities. Assists in the development of action plans to correct identified deficiencies. Provides ongoing technical quality assurance/improvement by routinely assessing team member imaging and addressing deficiencies.
• Performs those duties involved with Interventional Radiology: Confirms patient identity, body part and body side for every patient prior to the procedure. Positions patients as determined for specific studies. Provides immobilization as required. Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Selects and operates equipment as directed. Processes and sends images to PACS. Provides radiation protection to patients and assistants in accordance with prescribed safety standards, e.g., ALARA. Assists in administering contrast media and with exams. Documents information according to established guidelines. Assists in the diagnosis of disease by consulting with appropriate practitioner. Responsible for designated work area (supplies, cleaning rooms). Assists in performing first aid when necessary.
• Adheres to Policies and Procedures: Maintains patient safety at all times. Ensures compliance with all safety regulations for protection of patients, staff and visitors. Adheres to aseptic technique and requirements set by safety committee. Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination. Adheres to OSHA standards by donning required personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain a safe working environment. Acquires and evaluates patient's lab values to ensure the values are within normal limits when applicable.
• Manages equipment and supplies: Maintains inventory of supplies and orders as needed. Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of the patients and employees. Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards. Performs required daily equipment checks and troubleshoots equipment. Reports/escalates equipment malfunctions to the leader as needed to avoid and resolve equipment downtime. Cleans and disinfects equipment.

Must Haves Experience Qualifications

• 1 year Interventional radiology, special procedures, catheterization lab (CHNOLA)

Education Qualifications

• Required: Graduate from a Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Program Radiologic Technology (CHNOLA)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider
• Required
• Issuer: American Heart Association
• Licensure Speciality: Training Certification
• Entity: CHNOLA
• Certification Name: Radiography Certification
• Required
• Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• Licensure Speciality: Certification
• Entity: CHNOLA
• Certification Name: Vascular Interventional Radiography Certification
• Required
• Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• Licensure Speciality: Certification
• Entity: CHNOLA
• Certification Name: Radiology Technician
• Required
• Issuer: Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
• Licensure Speciality: Licensure
• Entity: CHNOLA

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively operate imaging equipment.
• Ability to evaluate images in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.
• Analyzes patient's general condition to determine best examination approach.
• Assists patient in preparing for study with appropriate dress, reviews procedure with patient, assists patient with education, answers questions and addresses concerns.
• Follows patient/equipment procedures and examines patient screening to ensure safety.
• Compiles all patient information accurately and consults with radiologist for determination of scan procedures.
• Notifies radiologist of positive screening responses as necessary.
• Coordinates patient exams by communicating appointment time, medication, transportation in an efficient and effective manner.
• Completes all documentation to maintain patient files without omissions.
• Able to perform sterile technique.

Reporting Relationships

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

Functional Demands

• Heavy: Heavy physical requirements- Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Physical Demands

• Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Standing - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Walking - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Carrying objects - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Bending - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching overhead - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Wrist position deviation - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Pinching/fine motor activities - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Talk or hear - Occasional (0-35% of day)

Sensory Requirements

• Near Vision - Very Accurate 20/20
• Far Vision - Very Accurate 20/20
• Color Discrimination