Interventional Radiology Technologist I - InterventionalRadiology

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

• malfunctions to the Director / Manager and / or Biomedical personnel;

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 : Full

Time