Interventional Radiologic Tech II

Position Requirements: Education: Advanced training beyond High School, completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology. Experience: Typically requires 2 years of experience in an Interventional Radiologic Technologist role; advanced knowledge in radiology positioning and techniques. Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of basic radiation safety and aseptic techniques; advanced knowledge of anatomy that includes vascular and/or cerebral; advanced knowledge of physician protocols; ability to work effectively with diverse providers; advanced knowledge of embolic and thrombolytic materials, physiologic monitoring equipment, and surgical scrub technique to assist the provider; proficiency in suturing vascular access sheaths; ability to work independently; intermediate computer skills. Licensing: Radiographer license issued by the Illinois Dept of Nuclear Safety; Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by ARRT or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) issued by CCI. Certifications: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) issued by AHA; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by AHA (to be obtained within 6 months unless not required). Physical requirements: Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently; lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs over the head; carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present. May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards; personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary. Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. General: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Purpose: Performs basic to advanced interventional radiologic procedures and assists the physicians with interventional and surgical procedures. Accountabilities: Proficiently operates angiographic and ultrasound equipment used to perform basic to advanced procedures on inpatients and outpatients. Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility or by assigned specialty, which includes carotid stenting, cerebral intervention including embolization, coiling/stenting, angiograms and/or vertebro, kyphoplasty, chemotherapy, thera sphere embolization, adrenal and petrosal sampling, cryo and radio frequency (RF) ablation, and/or aortic aneurysm repair, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), peripheral transluminal angioplasty (PTA), electrophysiology study, pacemakers, atherectomy, advanced imaging applications, and complex peripheral interventions. Assists with interventional and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant with competent knowledge of equipment and equipment options, while working seamlessly with attending and resident physicians. Serves as a resource to physicians on procedural equipment options. Monitors patients and alerts staff of life‑threatening changes in patients. #J-18808-Ljbffr