Interventional Radiologic Techg II

Advocate Health • Kenosha, WI

6d • $38 - $57

About The Position

The Interventional Radiologic Technologist II operates angiographic and ultrasound equipment for basic through advanced procedures for inpatients and outpatients. The technologist assists physicians during interventional and surgical procedures, serves as a resource on procedural equipment, monitors patients, supports emergency response, and helps ensure diagnostic-quality imaging and accurate documentation.

The role includes maintaining regulatory records, entering patient and study information into the radiology information system, documenting procedure billing codes, and serving as a technical resource, role model, or preceptor for students and staff. The technologist collaborates with other departments on clinical problem solving and education related to post-procedure patient management and imaging processes.

The position requires patient care appropriate to the ages served, including knowledge of growth and development across the life span. Work involves patient positioning and transport, lifting and pushing/pulling, and exposure to potential mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and biological hazards. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating start times of 0700–1530 or 0800–1630, plus call rotation one day per week, every fourth or fifth weekend, and a separate holiday call rotation.

Requirements

• Wisconsin state radiographer license.
• Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within 6 months.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA, to be obtained within 6 months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved Radiologic Technology program, with advanced training beyond high school.
• Typically, 2 years of experience in an Interventional Radiologic Technologist role.
• Advanced knowledge of radiology positioning and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of basic radiation safety and aseptic techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy, including vascular and/or cerebral anatomy.
• Advanced knowledge of physician protocols and ability to work effectively with diverse providers.
• Advanced knowledge of embolic and thrombolytic materials, physiologic monitoring equipment, and surgical scrub technique.
• Proficiency in suturing vascular access sheaths.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
• Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Clear speech, vision, and hearing.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job and to wear personal protective equipment as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate angiographic and ultrasound equipment for basic to advanced procedures on inpatients and outpatients.
• Perform procedures within the assigned facility or specialty, including applicable neuroendovascular, interventional radiology, or interventional cardiology procedures such as carotid stenting, cerebral interventions, angiograms, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, chemotherapy, TheraSphere embolization, adrenal and petrosal sampling, cryoablation, radiofrequency ablation, aortic aneurysm repair, advanced imaging applications, and complex peripheral interventions.
• Assist with interventional and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant, working effectively with attending and resident physicians and advising them on equipment options.
• Monitor patients and alert staff to life-threatening changes in patient status; apply a defibrillator and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required.
• Assist with emergency procedures and respond quickly and effectively.
• Identify and process images to ensure diagnostic quality, and assist clinical engineering staff in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality.
• Compare requisitions with physician orders to ensure the correct exam has been ordered.
• Post-process images as directed and accurately identify and label them with patient name, MRU number, and scan location or position.
• Maintain records in accordance with regulatory requirements; enter patient and study information into the radiology information system and document procedure billing codes.
• Serve as a technical resource, role model, or preceptor for students and staff, including staff throughout the system.
• Facilitate clinical problem solving and collaborate with other departments to educate staff on post-procedure patient management and imaging processes.
• Position and transport patients, using proper technique for required lifting and pushing/pulling.
• Provide age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development and departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay may be available for shift and on-call work.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree