Interventional RAD Tech (Casual/PRN)

Nemours Children's Health•Wilmington, DE

130d•Onsite

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 Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of Nemours. Knowledge of IR imaging protocols, universal protocols, sterile field requirements, radiation safety techniques and a working knowledge of all IR equipment and equipment maintenance requirements. Responsible for the preparation, administration, and documentation of contrast media per departmental protocols under the direct supervision of a radiologist/physician. Observes patient for allergic reaction after administration of contrast. Responsible for screening of patients to be imaged for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health or to the safety of others. Responsible for patient safety and reporting unsafe practices and/or incidents that occur in the Radiology Department and the IR suite. Responsible for proper identification of all images in the PACS and accurate documentation in the electronic patient record Must have the ability to work well with others. Inserts or replaces gastric tubes under fluoroscopic guidance while being supervised by a radiologist Maintains inventory of supplies used in IR. Regular attendance is required, and this position is considered essential for purposes of staffing during severe weather emergencies and other natural disasters. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, must have reliable transportation and must be able to work on an on-call basis. Position requires radiation protection by wearing lead shielding for the majority of the day, ensuring personal safety while maintaining compliance with radiation safety standards.

Requirements

Specialized (1 year of training 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.
Must have the ability to work well with others.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, must have reliable transportation and must be able to work on an on-call basis.
Position requires radiation protection by wearing lead shielding for the majority of the day, ensuring personal safety while maintaining compliance with radiation safety standards.
Regular attendance is required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic, fluoroscopic, and interventional radiology procedures
Patient care
Operation and maintenance of all IR related equipment
Participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assurance and improvement
Preparation, administration, and documentation of contrast media
Screening of patients to be imaged for contraindications
Patient safety and reporting unsafe practices and/or incidents
Proper identification of all images in the PACS and accurate documentation in the electronic patient record
Inserts or replaces gastric tubes under fluoroscopic guidance
Maintains inventory of supplies used in IR
Staffing during severe weather emergencies and other natural disasters