Interventional Radiologic Technologist

November 15, 2024
$3200 / week
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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.