Technologist-Interventional Radiology

Overview



Job Responsibilities

• Performs basic to complex quality radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician in Interventional Radiology, Neuro Interventional Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, and Electrophysiology lab.
• Sets up sterile table, assembles necessary instruments, catheters, guidewires, and contrast materials according to procedure requirements.
• Assists Radiologist/Neurologist/Cardiologist with catheters, guidewires, balloons, coils, and treatments.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan and implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Other duties as assigned

Specifications

Experience

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired


Experience as obtained through Minimum of 1 year as a radiology the completion of a Radiology technologist. 6 months

Technology Program. experience in IR/Cath lab/EP.



Education

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired


Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT.



Training

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired


Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and

positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results. Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral

instructions; ability to plan and organize work



Licensure

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired


Registered by American Registry Registry in Vascular of Radiologic Technologists Interventional ARRT(VI)

(ARRT) with Registry in

Radiography ARRT (R). ;BLS Certification within 14 days of hire; New graduate will obtain required registry within 120 days as required;. State license as required


Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.



Reporting Relationships

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description


Sedentary


Very light energy level


Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs.

cart


Light


Moderate energy level


Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)


Medium


High energy level


Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)


Heavy Very high energy Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull >

level 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max

assist sit to stand transfer.



Functional Demands Rating

Medium



Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

Occasional



Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

Continuous



Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

Continuous



Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

Continuous



Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

Continuous



Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

Continuous



Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

Continuous



Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

Continuous



Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

Continuous



Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl

Occasional



Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation

Continuous



Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities

Occasional



Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Continuous



Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Continuous


Sensory Requirements

Color Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing

Discrimination


Accurate Accurate Moderate



Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens

Anticipated



Environmental Requirements - Chemical

Anticipated



Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

Anticipated



Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures

Not Anticipated



Environmental Requirements - Radiation

Anticipated



Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Not Anticipated



Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels

Not Anticipated



Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter

Not Anticipated



Environmental Requirements - Other