Interventional Radiographer DT

Interventional Radiographer

The Interventional Radiographer is responsible for the production of quality radiographic images through knowledge of invasive procedures, Radiologic sciences and patient care. Must demonstrate competency in Neuro Interventional Radiography procedures to include: aneurysm repairs, cerebral bleeds, embolization's/coils/glue, clot evacuation; endovenous laser ablations; peripheral diagnostic and interventional procedures; GI bleeds with intervention.

Essential duties and responsibilities include demonstrating knowledge and technical skills relating to Interventional Radiology, following standard precautions, providing all aspects of patient care based on established standards, organizing patient information, understanding HIS, RIS, PACS, producing images which demonstrate a thorough knowledge of radiographic technique, evaluating radiographs for technical quality, knowing the general condition of the equipment, recognizing normal and abnormal image findings and reporting to supervisor or radiologist.

Education, experience and qualifications include satisfactory completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program in an approved school, minimum of one year of experience as a Radiology Technologist, Cardiac Cath Lab and/or Interventional Radiology experience is required, licensed as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) in the State of Florida, registered with ARRT in Radiography (R), must become registered by the ARRT in at least one of the following: Vascular Intervention (VI), Cardiovascular Registered (CV), or Cardiac Interventional (CI) within one years of employment in Interventional Radiology, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, and basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.