Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Interventional radiologic technologist assists physicians with image guided minimally invasive procedures in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Providing the highest quality of care, they treat an ever-widening range of conditions inside the body from outside the body by inserting various small instruments or tools, such as catheters or wires, with the use of various x-ray and imaging techniques (i.e., CT scanners, MRI scanners, ultrasound scanners). The technologist is responsible for maintaining sterile technique, operation of equipment, quality assurance of imaging and compassionate patient care. Our Interventional Radiology department is at the forefront of innovation and new technologies, offering an alternative to the surgical treatment of many conditions and can eliminate the need for hospitalization, in some cases.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
At least 1 year of X-Ray experience.
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R), required.
Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

Assists physicians with image guided minimally invasive procedures in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Treats an ever-widening range of conditions inside the body from outside the body by inserting various small instruments or tools, such as catheters or wires, with the use of various x-ray and imaging techniques (i.e., CT scanners, MRI scanners, ultrasound scanners).
Maintains sterile technique.
Operates equipment.
Performs quality assurance of imaging.
Provides compassionate patient care.
Assists in the performance of diagnostic angiographic procedures as well as complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures.
Obtains all equipment needed for a procedure.
Positions and images patients.
Resolves equipment issues.
Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy, radiation safety, interventional supplies, and equipment operation to include fluoroscopy, US, and ancillary therapeutic devices.
Prepares, administers, and documents contrast given throughout procedure.
Corroborates a patient's clinical history with procedure and ensures information documented and available for use by clinician.
Provides good communication, patient assessment, and patient monitoring.
Performs post processing digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring technical quality and proper identification is evident.