Interventional Radiology Technologist

General Summary of Position

This position is offering a limited-time $10,000 Sign on Bonus.

The is a full-time position day shift 4- 9 hr. shifts / week with call.

MedStar Health is looking for  an   Interventional Radiology Technologist  t o  join  our   team!

The ideal candidate will be  a registered Radiology Technologist with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently.

As a n Interventional Radiology Technologist, you will  assist  interventional  radiologists  in the performance of complex diagnostic and therapeutic angiographic procedures.  Provides  patient care as needed and documents medical procedures.  Assists  in  providing  efficient and effective patient care.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro  re gion,  also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next  great career  move!

Primary Duties :

Performs and / or  assists  in all angiographic and interventional imaging procedures as well as myelography, arthrography and venography.  Prepares and positions  patients  and  operates / monitors imaging devices during procedures. Utilizes immobilization devices and radiation protective measures during the operation of imaging equipment.

Evaluates radiographs for technical accuracy and quality. Assures that studies are properly  identified  and filed in patient film jackets.

Verifies the procedure(s) performed as  indicated  by the physician on the superbill.

Utilizes physical assessment skills, monitoring devices (pulse, respiration, blood pressure, EKG), intravenous care and aseptic techniques in  providing  patient care.

Completes required quality control and quality assurance records, and summarizes services  rendered  for statistical reports.  Ensures that supply levels in the procedure rooms are  adequate and  notifies the individual responsible for ordering replenishment stock when  appropriate .  Takes call on a rotating basis, for afterhours / weekend coverage .

Qualifications :

Associate  degree  or   1 + years  formal training in an AMA approved program in Radiologic Technology .

4 +  months of  job-related  experience in the performance of angiography and other complex radiological examinations.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination and be ARRT certified.

This position has a hiring range of $35.68 - $58.84