Description
Summary :
This Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist is
responsible for helping perform a variety of complex specialized
tasks, including but not limited to, operating fluoroscopy,
computed tomography, laser, and ultrasonography equipment during
vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional
procedures. This individual is responsible for helping develop and
implement systems to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of
patients for procedures in the Interventional labs. Duties for this
position include, but are not limited to : circulating and scrubbing
roles during procedures, patient teaching, assisting with patient
care within the scope of practice, inventory management, and
schedule coordination. The IR Technologist must be able to
troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve
issues related to image processing and the image archiving system.
Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and
technical advances within their scope of licensure. The IR
Technologist will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging
competencies as outlined by management. Behavior and communication
skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and
culture.
Responsibilities :
Meets expectations of the applicable
OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or
Leader of Leaders.
Demonstrates adherence to
the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
Maintains
consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with
appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality,
professionalism, and reliability.
Promotes
staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating
with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal
work environment.
Promotes exceptional
physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to
radiologists and referring physicians.
Performs
all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of
patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential
information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned
job duties.
Appropriately adapt assigned
patient assessment, treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate
the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual,
age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient
served.
Ensures compliance with all policies,
procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State
and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory
entities.
Performs examinations / procedures as
needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the
Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and / or documented
competencies.
Demonstrates flexibility by
working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or
required.
Ensures completed exams are scanned
and stored correctly in PACS.
Ability to follow
PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any
problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if
needed.
Troubleshoots and reports any equipment
does appropriate follow-up.
Performs other
duties as assigned.
Job
Requirements : Education / Skills
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology
Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent
required
Experience
1 year of training / experience in special
procedures preferred
Basic computer experience
required
Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications
Radiography (R) by ARRT is
required
Vascular Interventional Radiography
(VI) by ARRT is required within 2 years
State
Licensure required
Texas : MRT by
TMB
Louisiana : LRT (R) or (F) by
LSRTBE
New Mexico : RRT by MIRTP
NMED
BLS
required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
preferred
Work
Schedule : 5 Days - 8
Hours
Work Type :
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Full Time
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Interventional Radiology Technologist • Longview, TX, US