Interventional Rad Technologist

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

9d•$40 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Manager of Interventional Radiology and the section’s Medical Director, this role performs vascular and interventional examinations according to established policies and procedures and in coordination with other technical healthcare personnel. The technologist ensures equipment is functional and provides care tailored to the developmental, age-specific, and cultural needs of geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients. The position supports patient- and family-centered care in keeping with Brown University Health and Rhode Island Hospital’s mission, vision, and values, and is expected to model the organization’s values and core Success Factors. The role prepares patients and procedure areas, assists radiologists with interventional and angiographic procedures, operates fluoroscopic imaging equipment, and supports patient monitoring and procedural documentation. Work is performed at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. The listed schedules are 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with rotating call.

Requirements

Two years of formal training at an approved school of radiological technology.
Registration through the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Current, valid Rhode Island Department of Health license to practice.
Current AHA CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
Must take the ARRT advanced registry test in Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology within three years of placement in the Vascular-Interventional section of Diagnostic Imaging.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, staff, hospital employees, and outside contacts.
Analytical ability to calculate and select appropriate technical factors for acceptable radiographs while operating multiple types of equipment.
Knowledge and skills to provide patient care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
Three to six months of on-the-job training experience in Vascular and Interventional Radiology procedures.
Physical dexterity and strength to position patients and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

Maintain clean, orderly work areas using aseptic cleaning techniques where necessary.
Ensure examination rooms are supplied, equipped, and operational before each examination.
Prepare sterile supply trays required by the physician.
Assist with TSPER, patient verification, and Universal Protocol.
Explain procedures to patients to obtain desired results and help allay fears.
Position patients and perform aseptic surgical preparation for ordered procedures.
Assist radiologists in diagnosing diseases and performing interventional and angiographic procedures.
Acquire images of the proper organ system within required imaging perimeters for accurate visualization, including arterial, venous, and neuro-interventional cases.
Inject contrast media using a power injector as ordered by the physician.
Operate biplane and single-plane digital fluoroscopic equipment.
Process and label digital subtraction runs.
Call for equipment service when needed and log service data.
Archive images needed for diagnosis and procedure documentation in PACS.
Record and complete records pertinent to procedures performed, ensure proper charge codes are used, and enter required case information in LifeChart, PACS, and Hi-IQ.
Adjust immobilization devices and assemble required equipment and supplies.
Position and operate equipment for the required exposure duration and intensity.
Assist in monitoring patients’ physiologic status during tests and procedures and report pertinent changes to the physician and/or nursing staff.
Understand and practice ALARA radiation-protection principles, including use and exchange of personal dosimeters.