Interventional Radiology Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Responsible for completing Angiography procedures, scrubbing, setting techniques, and taking images.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains up-to-date licensure and certifications required for the position.
• Provides procedural assistance as a circulating tech, scrub tech, or monitoring tech according to Angio lab policies and procedures and Product of Practice documents.
• Understands and operates IR equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure that quality images are produced.
• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment for patients and staff.
• Develops specific knowledge about invasive, diagnostic, and interventional supplies, appropriate indications and applications, and proper use and deployment techniques.
• Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging guidelines, obtaining necessary consents, maintaining applicable QC programs, and reporting any equipment failures or problems.
• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses patient and/or family concerns.
• Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions or incidents.
• Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following the procedure.
• At the end of the procedure, sutures the sheath in place or removes the sheath and applies pressure to obtain hemostasis.
• Maintains work area and stocks needed supplies.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Assists with SIRT Mapping/Treatments.
• Assists with Embolizations.
• Assists with Neph Tube Placements.
• Assists with Biliary Tube Placements.
• Assists with CT guided procedures including drains, biopsies, and ablations.
• Performs Neuro-IR Stroke and Diagnostic procedures.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• ARRT (R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• BCLS – Basic Life Support.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Vascular/Interventional Radiography Certification.
• Relevant State Licensure and/or Certifications.

Required Skills & Experience:

• One (1) to Two (2) years of vascular or interventional experience.
• Recognizes emergent patient situations and responds appropriately.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other caregivers and patients.
• Demonstrates understanding of anatomy, anatomic terminology, and positioning competency.
• Knowledge and adherence to infection control and sterile techniques.
• Demonstrates knowledge in patient education.
• Demonstrates competency in patient care.
• Demonstrates competency in patient identification protocols.
• Demonstrates experience in radiography.
• Demonstrates experience in operating imaging equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Demonstrates experience in vascular procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to provide life support in emergency situations.
• Demonstrates proper use of body mechanics during procedures.
• Demonstrates experience in performing angiography procedures.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• One (1) to Two (2) years of Angio/Interventional experience.

Radiation Badge Requirement:

• A personal radiation monitoring badge (dosimeter) is required for this assignment.
• To maintain an accurate and continuous exposure record, providers are encouraged to use an existing badge from a previous employer or assignment when available.
• If a new badge is issued, prior exposure history will not be reflected.