Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (IR)

Job Title

Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Duties

Duties include but not limited to:

• Accurately operates a wide variety of imaging equipment to obtain examinations of acceptable quality, utilizing the least amount of radiation to obtain quality imaging for screening and diagnostic purposes.
• Possess expert specialization in complex areas of interventional radiology and provide after hours on-call coverage within the Memphis Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Medical Imaging Service in the IR section.
• Maintain in depth knowledge of complex diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular equipment/supplies and be capable of assisting with their use during significantly complex imaging procedures.
• Participate in the Interventional Radiology quality assessment and improvement programs, develop team dynamics and teamwork with both IR radiologist and the Nursing team.
• Knowledge of all technical duties and responsibilities during each procedure to provide a timely well-organized exam and patient experience.
• Performs complex imaging procedures which include, but are not limited to, biliary drain exchanges, tunnel catheter exchanges, portacathplacements, shuntograms with de-clotting and percutaneous nephrostomy tube placements.
• Maintains knowledge of all department and section policies, acknowledging the receipt and understanding of these policies.
• Performs daily maintenance as part of Quality Control as required by the Section Supervisor and regulatory bodies.
• Receives and interprets examination requests for accuracy, appropriateness, date desired and maintains a thorough knowledge of the ordering process in CPRS.
• Applies Infection Control practices and procedures for patients and staff, as mandated by the Medical Center and Medical Imaging Service Infection Control policies. Applies safety procedures for self, patients and others as mandated by the Service Safety policies for all imaging modalities. Properly operates all electrical and mechanical equipment, is cognizant of basic safety practices related to the use of the assigned equipment.
• Use independent judgment and possess the ability to vary exams or treatment procedures as needed to compensate for patient's individual medical conditions and body habitus.
• Complies with all safety/fire prevention rules/regulations, using protective equipment when required and provided

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, On call is required for this position

Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized

Telework: Not Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 50833

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized