Sr Interventional Radiology Technologist

About this Job Bring your skills to a team that cares for the whole person. MedStar Health is looking for aSenior Interventional Radiology Technologistto join our team at Medstar Washington Hospital Center! AsaSenior Interventional Radiology Technologist,you willcoordinate daily activities and schedules for the specialprocedure'scomponentof the Radiology department to ensure effective and efficient patient services.Assiststhe interventional radiologist in the performance of complex diagnostic and therapeutic angiographic procedures. Joinoneof the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metroregion,also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Primary Duties Functions as senior resource/team leader,coordinatesongoing workflow and activities of staff level radiologic technologists, nurses, and ancillary support personnel. Establishes work schedules and staff assignments to ensureappropriate 24-hourcoverage. Performs and/orassistsin all angiographic and interventional imaging procedures, myelography, arthrography, and venography. Schedules patients, prepares andpositionspatients, equipment and supplies neededforeach procedure. Uses immobilization devices and radiation protective measures during the operation of imaging equipment. Evaluates radiographs for technical accuracy and quality. Utilizes physical assessment skills,monitoringdevices (pulse, respiration, blood pressure, EKG), intravenouscareand aseptic techniques inprovidingpatient care. Providesinput for and/or recommends personnel actions including performance appraisals, merit increases, and promotions for assigned personnel. Resolves minor grievances and may recommend disciplinary action when necessary. May serve aseducationalresource and/or coordinate student/staff instruction. Participates in quality assurance activities andprovidesliaison support between physicians, technicalstaff,and department management. Reviews and makes recommendations for revision of policies, procedures, and/or regulations. Distributes and/or implements changes andrevisions,as necessary.Providesinputregardingbudgetpreparation andmakes recommendations for equipment and supply purchases. Collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory adherence. Establishes andmaintainsproductive communication networks in the department and Hospital-wide. Qualifications Associate's degree required or Certificate (before Jan.1 2015) in Radiologic Technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or Medical Education and Training Campus (METC). required Experience 3-4 years Minimum 3 years experience in vascular interventional environment (cardiac cath vascular or neuro interventional area) required Licenses and Certifications ARRT Registered with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) with advanced certification in Cardiovascular (CV) Cardiac Interventional (CI) or Vascular Interventional (VI) required. ARRT Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technology ARRT (R) and (CT) or NMTCB (CT) preferred. CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Basic and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required. This position has a hiring range of : USD $42.82 - USD $78.27 /Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr MedStar Health