Hospital - Interventional Radiology Tech (Day Shift)

Responsibilities

• Leads the quality control measures of the IR department, ensuring good documentation and follow-through on issues.
• Completes duties related to IR, sterile technique, product allocation, positioning, procedure preparation, and technical factors associated with the IR systems: Performs specialized technical skills in vascular, nonvascular, and interventional procedures.
• Leads and completes regular and escalated cases of invasive procedure diagnosis and treatment.
• Operates radiographic equipment, including digital vascular imaging systems, interventional computed tomography (CT), andFluoroscopy.
• Completes regular and escalated procedures using ablation units, multi-planar navigational equipment, and thrombectomy units. Utilizes catheters, guidelines, stints, and other supplies specific to interventional radiology procedures. Prepares sterile trays and catheter insertion sites.
• Reviews patients charts and signed consent forms and may explain procedural-related indications and contra-indications as it relates to patient care. Handles escalated cases.
• On-call hours on a routine basis and will be scheduled on a rotating basis.
• The IR Technologist communicates well with others and prioritizes multiple tasks.
• Leads the proper working condition of all IR Department equipment. Leads vendor partnerships to schedule maintenance and repairs and assists leadership in new equipment selection. Manage downtime and service reports.
• Leads the establishment of QC/QA protocols as required by JCAHO, ACR, OSHA, TDH, and other agencies when applicable.
• Responsible for the proper use of the EPIC (scheduling exams, patient tracking, film tracking, and proper completion of exams).
• Completes other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening and interpersonal communication and social skills; ability to sympathize and empathize with patients.
• Read and comprehend written instructions for imaging orders.
• Leads and supports operational initiatives and processes in exceeding service standards and expectations.
• Organize, lead, and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.

Education

• Completion of a Radiology Tech Program required

Certification/Licensure:

• ARRT required
• MRT required
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, within 7 days of hire.