Radiology Interventional Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Duties : Job Summary : Under the direction of a Radiologist, specializes in the performance of procedures of an invasive nature to aid in the evaluation of pathological entities as prescribed by a physician. Principal Duties And Responsibilities : -Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination. -Obtains additional information about the patient's medical history as necessary. -Prepares prescribed contrast median, medications, and IV solutions for administration to patients. -Reviews clinical data on requisition, analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and, following protocols, and assists Radiologist in performing complex diagnostic invasive procedures. -Prepares and sets up sterile equipment, physiological monitors, pressure injectors, and imaging equipment required for the procedure. -Ensures the adequate supplies such as needles, catheters, etc. are on hand and properly stored. -Replenishes supplies as appropriate. -Is one of the team who actively assesses the patient condition before, during, and following all procedures. -Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information for the area of the body being studied. -May assist with the training of new personnel and / or student who are assigned to the division. -Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection : may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc. -PACS : resolves any / all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image / series counts. -RIS : completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study. -Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team Member Standards of Excellence including : AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc. -Performs Quality Assurance procedures as appropriate Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions. -Performs related functions according to department protocols. -Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.

Skills : Required Skills & Experience : -N / A Preferred Skills & Experience : -N / A

Education : Required Education : -High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. -Must maintain required hours of continued medical education. Preferred Education : -N / A Required Certification & Licensure : -Must maintain a Healthcare Provider certification (BLS). -Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) with the advanced registry in one of the following : Cardiac-lnterventional Radiography (CI). Vascular- lnterventional Radiography (VI). Cardiovascular-lnterventional Radiography (CV). Preferred Certification & Licensure : -N / A This is the pay range that RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) reasonably expects to pay someone for this position, however, as a supplier your expected pay range may vary and / or include certain benefits like : Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K. Pay range : (USD)(USD)27 hrly - (USD)(USD)35 hrly.

Schedule Notes :

• 13 week contract
• REQUIRED : Minimum 3 years previous experience, Previous experience in a Trauma Level 1 facility, Cath Lab experience, BLS and ARRT certifications. Need candidates to work as an IR Tech - not gen xray Highly Preferred : Additional ARRT specialization certifications.

Hours Per Day : 8.00

Hours Per Week : 40.00

Department : 204545 : Interventional Radiology HF Hospital _ Support Services

Job Category : HFH-Clinical-Allied