Interventional RAD Tech (Casual/PRN)

Nemours • Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist (Casual/PRN) to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware. The Special Procedures/Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist will perform diagnostic, fluroscopic and interventional radiology procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed independent practitioner. The IR Technologist is responsible for patient care and for operation and maintenance of all IR related equipment. The IR technologist reports to the IR Supervisor and the physician leader of the IR section. The IR technologist must be ARRT registered. The IR technologist is in-person. The IR technologist is responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assurance and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of Nemours.

Requirements

• Specialized training (1 year beyond high school) required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience required.
• ARRT Registration required upon hire.
• State of Delaware Radiology Technologist License required upon hire.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certification in Vascular-Interventional (VI) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic, fluroscopic and interventional radiology procedures under supervision.
• Responsible for patient care and operation of all IR related equipment.
• Participate in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assurance and improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve services and implement actions.
• Prepare, administer, and document contrast media per departmental protocols.
• Observe patients for allergic reactions after administration of contrast.
• Screen patients for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health.
• Report unsafe practices and incidents in the Radiology Department.
• Ensure proper identification of all images in the PACS and accurate documentation.
• Insert or replace gastric tubes under fluoroscopic guidance.
• Maintain inventory of supplies used in IR.
• Work a flexible schedule and be available on-call.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree