Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

11d

About The Position

Innovation. Impact. Influence. Changing What’s Possible. Work where your contribution is valued, respected, and rewarded. As a member of South Carolina's only comprehensive academic health system, you’ll discover how we value and encourage your training, professional development, and career growth. 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 and minimum 1 year of experience working independently in radiology.
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
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.
Proactively maintains and renews ARRT, state license, BLS, PPD, respirator fit test, and POC training.
Must be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Must be familiar with age specific criteria.
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
(Selected Positions) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)
(Selected Positions) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
(Selected Positions) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Responsibilities

The VIR Technologist works alongside Interventional Radiologists and RNs to assist in the performance of diagnostic angiographic procedures as well as complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures.
He/she is responsible for the care of patients, obtaining all equipment needed for a procedure, positioning and imaging patients, resolving equipment issues, and demonstrating knowledge of human anatomy, radiation safety, interventional supplies, and equipment operation to include fluoroscopy, US, and ancillary therapeutic devices.
The VIR technologist must prepare, administer, and document contrast given throughout procedure.
VIR Technologists are responsible for corroborating a patient's clinical history with procedure and ensuring information is documented and available for use by clinician.
Using their patient care skills, the VIR Technologist must provide good communication, patient assessment, and patient monitoring.
The VIR technologist is responsible for post processing digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring technical quality and proper identification is evident.
The VIR technologist will uphold the standards set by MUSC for behavior: Compassion, Teamwork, Diversity, Accountability, and Innovation.
VIR Technologists will also agree to, and maintain, the department specified requirements outlined by the RT General Expectations.
VIR Technologist will be responsible for staying up to date on departmental changes and communications via email, Teams, and monthly meetings.

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