Interventional Radiologic Technologist Imaging Special Procedures PRN

PRN (As Needed)

Shift: Day/Evening (Hours scheduled between 0600-1630)

Monday - Friday

No Weekends/Holidays

Position Function: Under the direction of a radiologist performs Interventional Radiography procedures in conjunction with the Interventional Radiologist or Physician. Assists physician as requested in the selection of practical applications and technical factors.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

demonstrates competency and adherence to all organizational safety directives and P&Ps including but not limited to: Fire Right to Know (MSDS) Emergency Preparedness Infection Control Life Safety (Utilities) and department specific safety procedures as evidenced in daily performance of job functions and successful response to drills and incidents.
minimal continuing education credits as required by ARRT and ISCD; proactively renews certifications/renewals before the due date without reminders from supervisor.
appropriately to emergency situations.
a safe environment for patients and staff.
four intervention strategies based on age/population specific criteria exams; sensorimotor cognitive and psychosocial development.
enters updated and edits ITS clinical/ demographic/technical information; utilizes EMR inquiry functions correctly.
to demonstrate proper sterile technique including the cleaning of assigned rooms daily and sanitizing surfaces between each patient.
to demonstrate proper technique for catheters/guidewire exchanges stitch removal and power injector operation.
ID badge at chest level at all times; wears radiation badge outside lead apron.
demonstrates venipuncture competency and follows departmental policy routinely.
that supplies and equipment necessary for patient care are stored in an organized and efficient manner.
correct patient by checking wristband with the name on requisition and verbally identifying patient.
correct procedure by checking; physicians orders in patients chart; contacts nursing floor with any discrepancy.
all females within childbearing age about pregnancy.
patient history using standardized form as indicated.
procedures and educates the patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
transfers and positions patient during the examination process and to appropriate locations post-procedure; adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified areas of the body; routinely ensures that safety devices and restraints are used appropriately.
all studies with markers according to established protocol or sequence.
x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
portable and stationary Radiologic/fluoroscopic equipment to produce radiographs of body for diagnostic purposes.
radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices patient shielding skills and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
up procedures by checking for correct image and document transfer from modality.
equipment and performs daily warm-up to the equipment.
demonstrates accountability to the organizations ALARA Core Values Confidentiality Customer Service HIPAA Infection Control Patient Safety Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Federal rules in all interactions or assignments.
and maintains patient supplies ensures that items are available for patient care; keeps medications secure and/or under surveillance at all times. Notifies supervisor when working stock of supplies is getting low.
knowledge skills abilities and experiences to stay productive in current positions.
assignments before end of shift communicates outstanding issues to next shift for follow up.
SSAs/injury reports accurately and within 24 hours.
ARRT ISCD and any other registry necessary to complete duties without needing reminded by supervisors.
shares knowledge and experience with students and shadowing visitors.
other related duties or tasks as directed or assigned.
the Time-out procedure before the start of the procedure using all required elements per hospital policy on Universal Protocol for Invasive Procedure Verification

Qualifications and Standards

Education: Graduate of an AMA-approved school of radiologic technology.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. One year current work experience working independently as circulating and scrub technologist in interventional radiology preferred. Depending on the hospitals need at the time the vacancy is to be filled the department will consider on-the-job training of a technologist registered through the ARRT; one year of ARRT registered work experience preferred. For an on-the-job training candidate preferred experiences are in sterile technique catheter and guidewire management.

Certifications/Licensure: Registered in active status by the American Registry of Technologists (ARRT) required. Advanced certification for Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) registry is preferred. Current CPR/AED certification required.