What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Radiology Technologist 1.0 position at C0001 Franciscan Health Indianapolis?
Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus 8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237 WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in providing compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Hours: M-F 730a-4p Call- One overnight per week and one weekend call per month Holidays- up to 2 per year Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures Perform procedures to be used for diagnostic purposes, for providing palliative care for cancer-related end-of-life symptoms, and for performing minimally invasive procedures, such as biopsies, chemo embolization, etc. Position the patient and equipment correctly to produce results with the best quality Use x-rays, CT, MRI or other imaging guidance to navigate small instruments, like catheters and needles, through blood vessels and organs to treat a variety of diseases Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician Record and process results of procedures Assist physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis, etc. Using fluoroscopic equipment, responsible for capturing images of the blood vessels Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Associate's Degree Required Certificate 1 year Special procedure technologist Preferred Radiography (ARRT-R) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association IR certification X-Ray Operators (OPCERT)-State Licensing Board TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
