What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Radiology Technologist - Interventional Radiology - 40 Hours - Days position at Henry Ford Health System?
GENERAL SUMMARY:
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus
Full Time Benefit Eligible
Shift: FT 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday start time varies 7a-8a 8 hrs shifts. On call coverage during the week and on weekends on a rotational basis. Must be able to report to the hospital in 45 minutes or less as we are a Comprehensive Stroke Center
Cross training opportunities are available for Radiologic Technologists who are interested in pursuing a career in IR
Assist with procedures and provide diagnostic aid by conducting organ or body scans on patients. - Prepare and position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately. - Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. - Observe patient during procedure and report abnormal activity. Monitor protocols and recommend updates or refinements as warranted. - Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines. - Able to perform all specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures, along with assisting the Radiologist/PA. - Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS Provider card from AHA.
- One or more of the following required:
o Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
o Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
o Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred.
Additional Information- Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
- Department: Interventional Radiology 001
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
