Interventional Radiology Technologist
Southeast Health
- Location
- Onsite (SE Health Hospital, Alabama)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 3 weeks ago
About the role
Southeast Health, a 420-bed regional referral center in Alabama, is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to assist physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures in vascular surgery and neuro-endovascular cases. The role involves operating imaging equipment, ensuring radiation safety, and providing technical support in a collaborative healthcare team environment.
Skills
Interventional Radiology
Diagnostic Angiography
Vascular Surgery
Neuro-Endovascular Procedures
Fluoroscopy
Patient Care
Radiation Safety
PACS System
Catheter Based Procedures
Percutaneous Biopsies
Medical Imaging
Scrubbing
Monitoring
Infection Prevention
Customer Service
Full job details
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Job Description Summary
Assists physician in a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures as they pertain to OR 28, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology, and Neuro-Endovascular cases. Assists with adult diagnostic angiography and interventions. Provides support for and technical assistance in sheath insertion, groin sealant/stabilization, as they pertain to OR 28, Vascular Surgery, IR, and Neuro-Endovascular procedures. Able to provide imaging support during percutaneous biopsies. Is a collaborative member of the team, who is expected to function in the roles of scrub, monitor, and fluoroscopy tech using both single and biplane venues. Provides support during minimally Invasive Guide Wire and Catheter Based Procedures. Provides care to adult and geriatric patient population. Operates all the equipment in the IR, OR28, and neuro-interventional suites. Observes all radiation safety rules concerning all patients, co-workers, self and others.
Job Description
Essential Functions
- Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel.
- Follows Southeast Health Center’s safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
- Follows Southeast Health Center’s infection prevention policies.
- Independently handles communications in a manner, which decreases conflict.
- Is familiar with and follows hospital wide Radiation Policy and rules set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health Division of Radiation Control
- Stays current on correct operation of medical devices and associated materials
- Uses the PACS System in documenting correctly and accurately patient information to insure the quality of patient care.
- Uses the computer system correctly in charging the correct patient account with correct exams and supplies.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform all exams in the department. Has taken the initiative to insure one’s own competency with each exam.
- Evaluates and maintains stock levels needed to perform daily procedures using IRCoder computer program.
Direct Reports (supervised positions)
- None
Qualifications
Minimum Experience Required
- Registered as a Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Minimum Experience Preferred
- Two (2) or more years of imaging experience
Minimum Education Required
- Graduate of a recognized, approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in radiologic technology or credentialed through Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
- CPR within six (6) months of hire
- ACLS within six (6) months of hire
Minimum Education Preferred
- Completion of a undergraduate degree
- Completion of ARRT (VI) Certification
Required Skills/Abilities
- Basic typing and computer skills.
- Experience in operating personal computers in a Windows environment.
- Customer service oriented.
- Annual completion of competency requirements.
- Call support to the hospital within 30 minutes of notification.