INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY TECH - INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

JOB SUMMARY :

Performs diagnostic and / or therapeutic quality imaging procedures for patient care population and participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

Proactively supports the efforts to ensure the delivery of patient care and services and adheres to safety standards and regulatory requirements;

participates in Quality Control (QC) and Performance Improvement activities.

• Operates modality specific technical equipment related to patient care imaging and collaborates with qualified physicians and support personnel in use of radiologic equipment.
• Assists with equipment and room setup for appropriate patient age and size.
• Appropriately preps and drapes patients and sets up procedure tables.
• Assists physicians as a scrub technician during interventional procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific care to patient's needs.
• Acquires and maintains technical skills required to function completely and assist in a variety of interventional radiography procedures.
• Selects radiographic factors to ensure the least amount of patient radiation exposure while maintaining established department standards of performance.
• Responsible for radiation protection of self, patients, and other patient care team members.
• Assists with staff education by presenting scrubbing techniques and annual procedure / device competencies.
• Maintains clinical competencies in accordance with department guidelines.
• Assists in inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies used in each procedure.
• Performs daily and weekly quality control checks of radiologic equipment and other quality control activities as requested / required.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

H.S. Diploma,GED,or Equivalent

1 Year of Experience

BLS for Health Providers (AHA)

Cert Radiologic Technologist

Rad Tech Fluoroscopy Permit

ARRT- Radiography

Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and / or Federal mandated certification or equivalent

At least one year of interventional and / or cath lab experience in a hospital or clinic setting

Proficient in sterile technique and working knowledge of various supplies and equipment in the interventional and / or cath lab procedure setting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Associate's Degree

2 Years of Experience

ARRT- Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) and / or Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)

Two years interventional scrub experience in a hospital or clinic setting

At least two years of interventional and / or cath lab experience in a hospital or clinic setting

The current salary range for this position is $51.20 to $75.98

A candidate's placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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