Interventional Radiology Technologist - Full Time

Interventional Technologist

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The Interventional Technologist is responsible for performing a variety of duties to assist in conducting prescribed specialized radiologic procedures in Interventional Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Maintains adequate inventory of materials and various supplies and recommends procurement of necessary supplies.
• Coordinates scheduling of patients with the admitting department, referring physicians, nursing staff and inter-departmental sections.
• Documents all Medical Center charges and Radiology charges for each exam.
• Provides instruction to technologists and auxiliary personnel through formal and informal education.
• Maintains standards of radiation safety throughout the department.
• Assists Radiologists and other qualified physicians (under Radiologist supervision) in performing Interventional Radiology procedures.
• Select proper protocols for identified procedure.
• Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Ensures patients' safe transfer into and out of Interventional Radiology suite.
• Prepares images for review by radiologist.
• Organizes and coordinates studies with previous x-ray studies.
• Adheres to the principals of image gently & image wisely.
• Follow & adheres to infection control guidelines and sterile techniques.
• Maintains Interventional Radiology room for cleanliness, supplies, and etc., following each exam.
• Operates radiographic equipment integrally with mechanical injector at injection rate and amount directed by radiologist.
• Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of EPIC, Teletracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by hospital.
• Responsible for scheduled shifts.
• Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
• On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
• Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Performs specific daily and monthly QA.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Completion of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• One-year experience in Interventional procedures.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification
• NJ state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.)
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• VI Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or CV Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).