INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST I

The University of Kansas Hospital • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

This specialty certified technologist assists in the performance of diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic radiologic and ultrasonic guided imaging procedures. This technologist is highly trained in working in surgical type work environments and is specifically trained to work in a sterile field. This job description has been approved by the Radiology Director, Chairman of Radiology, and Executive Committee of the Medical Staff.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Radiologic Technology Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) within 90 Days
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 3 years of hire or transfer in order to continue employment

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• 1 or more years of broad interventional exposure

Responsibilities

• Must maintain competence in assisting during physician supervised procedures with proper sterile preparation of patient access areas, procedure trays and miscellaneous supplies and devices used during the procedure.
• Accountable for ensuring the proper documentation of the use of contrast material and ensuring there is appropriate documentation related to patient charges.
• Maintain professional, clinical, and technical competency to perform radiologic diagnostic imaging procedures incorporating access techniques developed for specific vascular (arterial and venous), spinal, neurological and general chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremity locations.
• Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by the supervisor, nurse manager or director.
• Follow all organizational policies in regard to confidentiality, HIPPA and maintaining a safe and protected work environment.
• Responsible for reporting any action that is detrimental to co-workers, patients, physicians and this organization.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment. Rooms and equipment should be properly cleaned prior to each procedure.
• Closely follow and maintain organizational policies for infection reduction.
• Personally responsible for maintaining required state and national licensure as a technologist, certification for life support response and IV competence.
• Understand and utilize the inventory tracking system and be able to order supplies when the opportunity presents.
• Responsible for maintaining proper radiation protection (apron, thyroid, glasses) and ensuring that personal radiation monitoring device is worn appropriately at all times during procedures.
• Participate with patient safety by participating in 'time out' procedures, post procedure 'huddles' and abiding by the organizational policies and guidelines related to Culture of Safety.
• Participate in regular on-call responsibilities and is frequently required to stay and work overtime to provide coverage to complete patient care needs.
• Participate in the training process developed for technologist preceptorship and provide assistance to Radiology residents as requested.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED