Radiology Interventional Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the direction of a Radiologist, this position specializes in performing invasive procedures to aid in the evaluation of pathological entities as prescribed by a physician.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Explain the examination procedure to patients and prepare them for the examination.
• Gather additional medical history from the patient as necessary.
• Prepare prescribed contrast media, medications, and IV solutions for patient administration.
• Review clinical data on requisitions, analyze the patient’s anatomical structure, set up equipment, and assist the Radiologist in performing complex diagnostic invasive procedures.
• Prepare and set up sterile equipment, physiological monitors, pressure injectors, and imaging equipment required for procedures.
• Ensure adequate supplies (needles, catheters, etc.) are on hand and properly stored.
• Replenish supplies as necessary.
• Actively assess patient condition before, during, and after all procedures.
• Manually control equipment to obtain proper diagnostic images for the area being studied.
• Assist in the training of new personnel and/or students assigned to the division.
• Perform imaging procedures while adhering to radiation protection principles (e.g., shielding patients, reducing dose, using ALARA techniques).
• PACS: Resolve any image exceptions and ensure high-quality image delivery into PACS, including viewing images and confirming image/series counts.
• RIS: Complete all study indexing, including study begin, study end, and completion in the Radiology Information System.
• Confirm clinical protocols with Radiologists before performing studies.
• Demonstrate consistent adherence to Team Member Standards of Excellence (e.g., AIDET, open communication, timely responses, positive attitude, respect for diversity).
• Perform Quality Assurance procedures as appropriate.
• Document all necessary information in the medical record and radiology information system to support clinical and billing functions.
• Follow department protocols for related functions.
• Utilize independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.
• Get rooms ready for the physician (sterile technique skills).
• Prep the patient and assist the physician with scrubbing in.
• Clean up the space after procedures and perform 3D imaging.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must maintain required continuing medical education hours.

Required Certification & Licensure:

• Healthcare Provider certification (BLS).
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with advanced registry in one of the following:
• Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI).
• Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI).
• Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV).

Required Experience:

• 2 years and candidate must have neurological case experience.
• This is a comprehensive stroke facility.

Interview: 30-minute MS Teams interview with Manager & Lead Tech.

Schedule Hours per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days per Week: 5.00