Interventional Radiology Technologist

**Core Responsibilities:**

- Conduct routine diagnostic radiological procedures as aligned with the Technical Order (TO).

- Ensure compliance with radiation safety protocols per the Radiology Department's established guidelines.

- Forward relevant image series to the radiologist for interpretation in accordance with Military Treatment Facility (MTF) protocols.

- Accurately position patients for examinations and make the necessary technical adjustments to optimize imaging. Assess whether any special patient preparation is required prior to the examination.

- Process digital imaging output and submit for radiologist evaluation.

- Maintain meticulous documentation of all procedures, adhering to MTF policies regarding record-keeping.

- Execute system calibrations and perform quality control tasks per manufacturer standards and MTF policies as assigned

. - Identify artifacts and equipment errors, promptly notifying designated government personnel about any deviations from standard values.

- Initiate repair protocols for equipment malfunctions by reporting to the appropriate governmental personnel.

- Log any equipment issues in the trouble call logbook and communicate them to the Biomedical Repair Section.

- Monitor for and report any symptoms indicative of adverse reactions to contrast media directly to the radiologist, advising on conditions that may necessitate immediate intervention.

- Be prepared to implement emergency protocols for resuscitation in cases of cardiac or respiratory emergencies.

**Operational Schedule:**

- Standard 8-hour shifts scheduled Monday through Friday, between 0700 and 1600 hours, with coverage expected on holidays.

- On-call responsibilities are designated between 1600 and 0700 Monday through Friday, as well as full 24-hour coverage on weekends and holidays. Each technologist is required to provide on-call duty one week every four weeks minimally.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

- **Education:** Must be a graduate from a program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

- **Experience:** Minimum of one year of hands-on experience as an Interventional Radiologic (IR) Technologist within the past two years.

- **Certification:** Must hold current certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).

- **Life Support Certification:** Must possess a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from AHA or ARC. - 

**Security Clearance:** Must be capable of passing a governmental background investigation/security clearance.