Intvional Radiology Tech
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Overview
Interventional Radiology Technician
Part Time 48 Hours per pay period Day Shift
Parkwest Overview:
Headquartered in Knoxville Covenant Health is a communityowned integrated healthcare delivery system and the areas largest employer.
Parkwest is Covenant Healths and West Knoxvilles premier medical facility and a topperforming heart hospital offering our patients worldclass treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.
In addition to providing the areas leading cardiac services Parkwest has been nationally recognized for awardwinning care throughout our facility. For 202021 Parkwest received recognition fromU.S. News & World Reportas one of the Top 10 hospitals in Tennessee.
Knoxville located inEast Tennesseeis the third largest in the state wellknown for itsproximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Parkand is the home of the University of Tennessee.Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons. Best of all each of them is pretty mild!
Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture seasonal festivals topnotch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. Its a perfect blend of bigcity amenities and Southern charm.
Position Summary:
Provide assistance to the radiologist surgeon and/or anesthesiologist in performing diagnostic angiographic procedures complex peripheral and neuro interventional procedures measuring vascular parameters such as but not limited to blood flow velocity vascular dynamics intravascular pressure measurements oximetry determination transhepatic pressure measurements and pulmonary pressure measurements. The technologist assists in all phases of catheterization procedure including but not limited to insertion of the catheter operation of various electronic instruments and calculation of vascular dynamic data. Performs 3D angiography cath volume measurements and intraprocedural CT scans. The IVR tech is expected to exercise independent judgement and discretion in performing the duties listed below. Performs ultrasound for vascular access.
Responsibilities
- Clinical expertise and knowledge of unit are such that complex patient management and physician issues are resolved independently. Serves in other areas as needed and provides education and training to new staff members students other departments as well as other Covenant Facilities in IVR/Hybrid/Cath Lab. Maintains established policies and procedures objectives quality assurance program general safety and radiation safety standards (ALARA) and equipment quality control. Actively participates in the orientation and training of new employees and students.
- Demonstrates proficiency in complex clinical skills to include but not limited to; catheters sheaths guidewires intraarterial angioplasty balloons atherectomy and mechanical thrombectomy devices. stents complex percutaneous transluminal arterial angioplasty neurovascular embolization radioembolization acute stroke intervention complex intracranial vascular procedures and liver segment volume calculations lymphangiography TIPS biopsies TACE gastrostomy and nephrostomy tubes pleurx drains and biliary drains. Demonstrates proficiency in vascular anatomy and physiology correlating pressure wave forms and rhythm analysis. Proficient in patient assessment monitoring and sterile technique as required. Assists in the maintenance and effective use of all equipment and supplies in the clinical areas. Proficient in sterile procedure. Works as a scrub tech and circulator during procedures.
- Coordinates procedures with other departments as needed. Schedules Interventional Radiology procedures. Assists with coordination of vendor reps. Assists with inventory control. Follows up with patients post discharge as needed. Responds appropriately and timely to patients physicians and other customers needs.
- Member of perfor
- Stays current in Basic Life Support (BLS) and performs BLS as needed.
- Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Education :
None specified; however must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
None specified; however must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain current registration as a Registered Radiology Technologist ARRT (R). Advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) category must be obtained within 18 months of employee start date in IVR. State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.
Employment Type
Part-Time
