Interventional Radiology Tech

Overview

Summary:Works under the supervision of the Service Line Manager and Lead Technologist. Assists the Radiologist and Neurointerventionalist with diagnostic angiography, interventional and neuro interventional procedures performed for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs any combination of the following duties depending on area assigned.

Responsibilities:1. Performs all diagnostic, interventional, and neuro-interventional procedures.2. Assists physician with diagnostic angiographic procedures, as well as complex vascular and nonvascular interventional, therapeutic, and neuro interventional procedures; maintains a sterile field.3. Prepares and positions patient prior to procedure and remains at bedside throughout the procedure.4. Reports changes in the patient condition to appropriate personnel for follow-up.5. Provides education to patient and family regarding procedure. Transports patients as needed.6. Administers contrast media per established medication review protocols.7. Documents procedural related information, performs radiographic image post-processing, and inputs procedural charges.8. Performs related duties such as cleaning work area, replenishing supplies, assisting others, and reporting equipment malfunctions.9. May perform moderate or waived point of care testing per CLIA guidelines.

Qualifications

Credentials:Essential:* Radiology Tech-Registered

Education:
Essential:* Associate Degree

Other information:Experience: 1-2 years as an Interventional Radiology technologist, preferred. Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.Performs other duties as assigned.Individual will possess commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.- Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.- The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.- All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".