Interventional Radiologic Tech

HonorHealth•Deer Valley, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a radiologist, the Interventional Radiologic Tech performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative, and assumes responsibility for assigned tasks or procedures. The position performs data entry using appropriate hospital software and may provide coverage at various locations in the network. The role is PRN/per diem as needed at Deer Valley and John C. Lincoln Medical Centers in Phoenix, Arizona.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited NLN/CCNE or ARRT vocational/specialized training program required.
More than 10 months of radiology experience required.
Current Arizona State Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) provider course certification required before the start date.
Valid and current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited NLN/CCNE or ARRT vocational/specialized training program preferred.
ARRT Vascular Intervention certification preferred.
ARRT Radiography (R) certification preferred.
ARRT Cardiac Intervention certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patient identification, orders, and history to confirm the correct patient, procedure, and imaging site.
Protocol procedures with the radiologist as needed.
Transport patients to and from the exam room and assist them into position using safe patient-handling techniques and equipment.
Perform Interventional Radiology procedures and observe patients during procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
Administer contrast materials as required and initiate an emergency response to contrast reactions as needed.
Obtain and evaluate images for technical quality assurance, including laterality marking and annotation required by procedure protocols.
Use RIS, PACS, and other ancillary image-management systems as needed.
Assist in coordinating daily departmental workflow.
Maintain equipment in efficient operating order, perform and document required quality-control testing, and contact service for repairs and maintenance as directed.
Rotate throughout the department as staffing and volume dictate.
Participate in staff orientation, training, and in-servicing as needed.
Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff in the assigned area.
Maintain stock and inventory as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.