Job Summary Under supervision, performs a variety of complex radiology examinations, imaging procedures/treatment, interventional diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the interventional radiology, cardiac cath lab, or electrophysiology lab areas according to radiology practice standards. Also assists in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned. Provides-on call and callback coverage as required.
Job Responsibilities - Performs basic to complex quality radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician in Interventional Radiology, Neuro Interventional Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, and Electrophysiology lab.- Sets up sterile table, assembles necessary instruments, catheters, guidewires, and contrast materials according to procedure requirements.- Assists Radiologist/Neurologist/Cardiologist with catheters, guidewires, balloons, coils, and treatments.- Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan and implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.- Completes documentation as required to comply with policies and procedures.- Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.- Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.- Completes assigned goals.- Other duties as assigned Minimum Required Experience Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program. Preferred/Desired Experience Minimum of 1 year as a radiology technologist. 6 months experience in IR/Cath lab/EP. Minimum Required Education Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT.
Minimum Required Special Skills Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results. Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work Minimum Required Licensure Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R). ; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire; New graduate will obtain required registry within 120 days as required;.
State license as required Preferred/Desired Licensure Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI)
Interventional radiology technologist in jackson at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.