Interventional Radiology Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The role involves conducting both routine and advanced interventional radiology (IR) procedures, addressing both scheduled and urgent cases while adhering to departmental quality control and exam data integrity standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Examinations and Procedures
  • Assess and analyze requests for IR procedures.
  • Verify procedure-specific details with the IR physician, ensuring the availability of necessary imaging tools, software, therapeutic devices, and supplies.
  • Select suitable equipment and technical settings to enhance image quality while minimizing patient radiation exposure (ALARA principle).
  • Adhere to aseptic techniques during specimen collection and handling.
  • Prepare the procedure tray, imaging settings, therapeutic devices, and supplies according to physician guidelines.
  • Oversee patient positioning, sterile preparation, and draping.
  • Assist in the procedure room by retrieving and unwrapping surgical items and equipment.
  • Act as the second scrub for the physician when necessary.
  • Follow departmental quality control and exam data integrity protocols.
  • Utilize High Reliability Communication techniques.
• Patient and Family Interaction
  • Address the individual needs and clinical conditions of patients.
  • Foster a supportive atmosphere for both patients and their families.
  • Collaborate with the IR team to develop a patient procedure plan by evaluating the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Equipment Management
  • Identify and report any equipment malfunctions.
• General Duties
  • Engage in departmental and hospital meetings.
  • Comply with established ETU protocols.
  • Embrace the organization’s six core values: excellence, innovation, communication, respect, teamwork, and accountability.
• Professional Growth
  • Actively engage in IR simulation training scenarios.
  • Complete all required competencies and documentation accurately and promptly.
  • Pursue ongoing professional education and stay updated on current regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.

Essential Qualifications

Education:

• Associate's Degree in Allied Health.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year working as a Radiologic Technologist.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Registered with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).
• Current BLS Certification.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range provided reflects our organization's reasonable and good-faith expectations at the time of posting.

Base pay offers are determined by various factors including skills, experience, education, and certifications. This base salary is part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work schedules.
• Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Childcare and student loan assistance.
• Generous paid time off.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan.
• Pension plan.
• Tuition reimbursement and support for certain licenses and certifications.
• Discounts on cell phone plans and T-passes.

Join us to experience the rewards of passion and teamwork.