Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Job Description

Position Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Obtains appropriate medical history before patient examination and prepares patient for exam.
• Assists physician with the appropriate diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Scrubs to assist physician with passage of catheters/ guide wires.
• Performs angiographic and interventional procedures with physician.
• Appropriately preps and drapes patients and sets up procedure tables.
• Provides appropriate tray set-ups and perform surgical scrub procedures utilizing a thorough knowledge of sterile technique.
• Collaborates and plans with physician and technologists for the selection of procedural protocols.
• Maintains cleanliness of all radiology equipment and procedure rooms through sterilization techniques and universal protocols while maintaining adequate stock of supplies.
• Uses PACS according to hospital protocol.
• Performs radiographic procedures of high technical quality.
• Utilizes proper radiation protection to protect patient from excessive radiation.
• Maintains equipment; reporting all deficiencies to immediate supervisor.
• Stocks room appropriately for exams and at the end of shift.
• Loads power injectors with contrast media; prepares for injection; positions patient; immobilizes as necessary.
• Operates fluoroscopic equipment; positions patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administration.
• Prepares supplies for procedures; sets up and maintains sterile trays and other equipment, practicing sterile techniques. Passes instruments and supplies to the physician.
• Assists in orientation of new technologists; provide education and training to new technologists.
• Monitors assigned inventory expirations dates.
• Maintains an inventory of catheters, balloons, stents, guide wires and miscellaneous kits under discretion of department leadership and order supplies.
• Maintains an orderly instrument table and cleanliness of equipment and rooms and maintains adequate supplies.
• Anticipates physicians needs by review of preference cards and procuring appropriate supplies.
• Cost effective by using judgment when opening and using supplies.
• Operates the x-ray equipment when assigned to Radiology Tech duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure/Certification:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
• California Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license with fluoroscopy permit.
• American Heart Association BLS.

Experience Required:

• Two (2) years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist and one (1) year of scrub experience.
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, sterile technique, and universal precautions.
• Ability to operate radiologic equipment.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of patient’s age specific needs.
• Knowledge of diagnostic and interventional procedures in assigned area.
• Ability to produce radiographs and practice radiation safety procedures.
• Positive interpersonal skills with, staff, patients, families, and physicians.