Interventional Rad Tech III, PT

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Newnan, GA

About The Position

The Interventional Rad Tech III performs interventional radiology procedures on patients of all age groups, providing age-specific care in accordance with prescribed standards and practices. The role positions patients, selects appropriate protocols, uses required imaging equipment, follows established imaging protocols, and applies radiation safety policies and dose-reduction principles. It also provides patient education and communication and supports coordination of interventional procedures and regulatory compliance. The technologist post-processes advanced imaging procedures using applications such as Syngo Via, coordinates department activities in the absence of lead technologists, serves as a departmental preceptor, and functions independently with little guidance from the manager. The role also assists lead technologists with annual staff competency evaluations and may perform radiological exams when requested.

Requirements

Completion of an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program or a JRCERT-accredited hospital-based training program.
Two years of experience.
ARDMS or ARRT Radiographer registration upon hire.
ARRT Vascular-Interventional Radiographer (VI) advanced certification upon hire, or Cardiac-Interventional Radiographer (CI) certification upon hire.
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
Basic Life Support (BCLS) upon hire.

Responsibilities

Perform interventional radiology procedures on patients of all age groups.
Position patients, select the correct protocol, and use required equipment.
Follow established imaging protocols for examinations.
Provide quality age-specific care in accordance with prescribed standards and practices.
Adhere to radiation safety policies and dose-reduction principles.
Provide patient education and communication in accordance with prescribed standards.
Assist with daily coordination of interventional procedures in appropriate time sequences.
Ensure the department meets regulatory requirements.
Post-process advanced imaging procedures using applications such as Syngo Via.
Coordinate department activities in the absence of lead technologists.
Serve as a preceptor for the department.
Function independently with little guidance from the manager.
Assist lead technologists with evaluating staff competencies annually.
When requested, position patients, select the correct protocol, and use imaging equipment for radiological exams on patients of all age groups.