Interventional Radiology Tech (Full Time,)

Job Summary

Assists primarily in the preparation, performance and recordkeeping integral to invasive and non-invasive neuro-interventional imaging cases; potentially cross trained in cardiac interventional cases

Minimum Job Requirements

• Florida licensed as a Radiologic Technologist - active and in good standing throughout employment.

• American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) - active and in good standing throughout employment.

• 1-2 years of peripheral, body, and neuro-interventional radiology experience required

• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - active and in good standing throughout employment.

Job Specific Duties:

• Assists physician during interventional, neuro-interventional, and cardiac catheterization procedures.

• Adheres to radiation safety practices, clean sweep guidelines, infection control, and sterile technique standards at all times.

• Accountable to follow all time out process according to hospital policies prior to the initiation of all procedures.

• Manages and maintains inventory of supplies. Orders supplies for interventional, diagnostic neuro-interventional, and cardiovascular procedures.

• Maintains record of patient examination and additional pertinent procedure information to be completed post procedure per departmental standard.

• Operates radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment as directed by physician, manufacturer recommendations, and/or protocol.

• Prepares and organizes procedure suite and selects proper technical factors for radiographic procedures.

• Promotes/practices cost containment.

• Prepares patient and exam table with aseptic sterile technique.

• Collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient workflow and promotes clear communication with technologists, administrative staff, chiefs, and physicians.

• Provides educational information to patients and families regarding procedure, including timing and outcomes in a compassionate way; communicates openly to check for understanding.

• Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment. Responsible for the Service Excellence Index (SEI) for patients/families. Implements strategies to increase SEI.

• Follows hospital patient identification policy prior to performing examination.

• Ensures proper images are transmitted to PACS system for Physician review.

Common Duties

• Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements.

• Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance policy and procedures. Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards.

• Ensures behavior meets and/or exceeds targeted service scores as measured by the Service Index and/or the internal departmental service survey.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Certified Interventional Radiologic Technologist preferred.

• Experience with cardiac interventional cases preferred.

• Ability to take on-call/after-hours coverage as requested by department.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• High level of clinical/technical knowledge in interventional radiology medicine.

(EOE DFW)

8/16/17