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The Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist

• Prepares patients for examination and explains procedures.

• Prepares equipment for invasive procedures. Positions the table or/or c-arm sets up for power injections and advanced imaging techniques (i.e. DYNA CT). Evaluates and positions patients with a high degree of professional ethics care courtesy patience and safety.

• Prepares patient for procedure using sterile technique. Practices optimal radiation protection for patients and staff. Assures patient physician and team needs are met during procedure. Serves as patient advocate on technical aspects of patient needs. Provides patient care transport sheath removal closure site care dressing application etc. Ensures that all anatomic or foreign body specimens are properly identified and delivered to the appropriate collection site. Participates in providing and assuring informed consent and patient education is completed accurately.

• Evaluates lab results patient history procedure contraindications reviews prior diagnostic imaging and discusses with interdisciplinary team prior to procedure as needed.

• Records and maintains all procedural data. Documents necessary information in the medical record. Records all supplies used during each procedure driving patient charges and billing. Maintains an orderly procedure area stocks room supplies for daily use and ensures that procedure space is always prepared for emergent cases.

• Obtains and sets up procedural supplies and equipment. Prepares supplies imaging and interventional equipment during procedures. Checks systems andtests equipment quality for various support devices. Cleans radiographic equipment and procedural suites.

• Operates/supports single and bi-plane digital imaging systems ultrasound C- arms iGuide technology and other hard and software required. Troubleshoots as needed with vendorsupport and escalates challenges appropriately. Operates multi-modality imaging equipment and administers contrast and procedural-based medications under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician. Must film cone beam CTs and use IVUS and AccuNav with guidance. Operates monitors and processes radiographic fluoroscopic and ultrasound imaging equipment for vascular and invasive radiologic procedures.

• Acts as first assist tableside managing equipment and supplies as well as back table management.

• Assists in emergent conditions. Uses critical thinking skills to manage emergency situations.

• Observes patients for adverse reactions and assists in aid when necessary. Performs image post-processing (e.g. pixel shift motion correct DSA images film cone beam CTs window/level) and quality assurance imaging including reformatting DYNA CT and/or other advanced software. Responsible for sending and verification of images reaching our PACS system.

• Monitors and processes imaging during procedures. Enters patient history labs and current case proceedings including equipment/supplies and documentation for various databases.

• Participates in educational opportunities stays up to date on the latest developments and trends in interventional imaging techniques procedures and equipment.

• Interacts with unit staff physicians management customers and ancillary departments. Maintains patient staff and customer confidentiality. Observes and documents data reflective of the patients status interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs and provides the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

  Assists training students and orienting new employees.

• Escalates issues to the Interventional Radiology Technician - Advanced as needed.

What We Require:

Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology.

Experience: none

Licensure/Certification: Current RT(R) status through ARRT. Maintains ARRT registry by obtaining required CEUs.

Other minimum qualifications: Effective interpersonal communication teamworking and technical skills required. Flexibility in assignments and knowledge and use of computers applications and digital technology is essential. Pays attention to detail. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position. Demonstrates ongoing competence in the ability to operate or support various ancillary equipment including but not limited to thermal ablation devices angiojet power injectors EKOS IVUS penumbra and lasers. Knowledge of anatomy cross-sectional anatomy physiology medical terminology aseptic and sterile techniques as well as the principles of radiation and associated safety measures. Maintains competencies and meets or exceeds standards for each skill performed through self-study and the attendance of departmental in-services.

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Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. Thats why we offer a well-rounded benefits package and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy healthy life at work and when youre away.

When you make your tomorrow with us well enhance your potential to realize the best in are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training