What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Radiology Technologist position at Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital?
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to participate in all interventional radiology procedures including, but not limited to: PICC line placements, arthrograms, modified barium swallows, and lumbar punctures
- Ability to participate in all interventional nephrology procedures including, but not limited to: arteriovenous fistulagrams, hemodialysis line placements, exchanges and removals, thrombectomies, and angioplasties.
- Ability to perform all QC procedures for imaging equipment
- Works with radiologist and/or interventional nephrologist to ensure proper procedure technique.
- Adheres to sterile technique when required for procedures.
- Enters the appropriate charges into the electronic medical record accurately for all exams.
- Orders and stocks medical supplies.
- Ensures that all exams are entered into PACS and are available for interpretation from radiologist and/or interventional nephrologist
- Adapts to the workflow plan set out by Interventional Radiology Supervisor or Radiology Program Manager as necessary to a changing environment. - Actively participates in radiation protection by maintaining ALARA standards and wearing film badges.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work in an area that can be very busy, noisy and have temperature/ humidity variations.
- Exposure to ionizing radiation
- Continuous standing, sitting, and lifting throughout shift.
- Intermittent exposure to human waste, blood and body fluids and diseases. - Must be able to lift and move over 25 pounds of weight. Will require movement of hospital equipment, supplies, etc.
- May require up to 100 pounds of force in pulling/pushing/lifting/supporting movements associated with patients' ambulation, transfers to/from wheelchairs and stretchers, or other movements.
- Some stress from interacting with hospital staff, patients, and family members presenting with serious medical conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have graduated from an approved program in Radiologic Sciences - Massachusetts Department of Public Health licensure for radiology technologist, required.
- ARRT registry, required.
- BCLS, required.
- Minimal 1-2 years of experience as Radiologic Technologist preferred.
- Adheres to all I CARE Standards
- Effectively and efficiently produce high quality interventional imaging studies - Must be able to multi-task, adapt to a changing pace, and manage competing priorities.
- Must possess strong technical, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and service skills with patients, all departmental and hospital staff, and vendors
- Ability to explain technical and medical terms in an understandable way to patients.
- Ability to provide guidance, instruction, and feedback in a professional manner to develop students and staff in training.
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive. At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an employee’s protected status, such as age, race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.
