Interventional Rad Tech Apprentice

Corewell Health • Saint Joseph, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures performs diagnostic Interventional Radiology (IR) exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Technologists must demonstrate good clinical skills and provide the best possible images for interpretation while applying ALARA principles of radiation protection. The Apprentice may be required to perform IV starts and prep patients. The apprentice scrubs in with the interventional physician and practices sterile technique, prepares the sterile tray with the appropriate supplies and assists the physician with procedures, has a knowledge of all of the supplies needed by the physician to perform interventions. Essential Functions Verifies patient identification and physician order. Provides procedural information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam. Acquires an accurate patient history and documents in the medical record. Performs IR and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient’s physical ability and/or limitations. Places IV’s as required for injection of contrast media. Proficiently operates IR imaging equipment and performs necessary quality control and quality assurance testing. Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety. Ensures STAT requests are relayed to radiologist in a timely manner. Ensures equipment is wiped down and sanitized between patients and exam room is clean and properly stocked with linen and supplies. Accurately and efficiently uses hospital computer systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules and sending information to PAC’s.

Requirements

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Associate's Degree Graduate from accredited Radiography program
• Healthcare Preferred
• CRT-Radiologic Technologist Registration - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Must Remain in good standing with ARRT
• Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association
• Upon Hire required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identification and physician order.
• Provides procedural information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam.
• Acquires an accurate patient history and documents in the medical record.
• Performs IR and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient’s physical ability and/or limitations.
• Places IV’s as required for injection of contrast media.
• Proficiently operates IR imaging equipment and performs necessary quality control and quality assurance testing.
• Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Ensures STAT requests are relayed to radiologist in a timely manner.
• Ensures equipment is wiped down and sanitized between patients and exam room is clean and properly stocked with linen and supplies.
• Accurately and efficiently uses hospital computer systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules and sending information to PAC’s.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree