Interventional Radiology- RT(R) PRN

American Addiction Centers•Skaneateles, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology- RT(R) position at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital is a part-time, PRN role requiring a minimum of 30 hours of worked or on-call per month. The primary responsibility involves producing high-quality digital images of the peripheral, viscera, and neurovascular systems, as well as non-vascular imaging within the Interventional Radiology Laboratory. Key tasks include selecting, implementing, and modifying exam technical protocols, demonstrating proficiency as a scrub technologist, and managing equipment, tray preparation, contrast media, and networking systems like ADW and PACS. The role also entails assisting credentialed radiologists with imaging and revascularization procedures, providing technical support for advanced technologies such as atherectomy and stent placements, and possessing a strong understanding of atherosclerotic disease processes and bleeding factors. The technologist is responsible for pre- and post-procedure patient care, including achieving hemostasis at catheter introduction sites. Additional duties involve preparing equipment and supplies, assisting with inventory, maintaining laboratory records, performing quality management (e.g., Universal Time-Out), and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. The role requires maintaining competencies defined by regulatory standards, responding effectively to patient emergencies, assisting with patient scheduling, providing patient instruction, and conducting daily quality control tests on equipment. Advocate Health, the parent organization, is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the U.S., operating across multiple states with 155,000 teammates and a focus on clinical innovation and patient experience.

Requirements

30 hours of worked or on call per month
1-2 years of IR experience required
Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology
ARRT Registration
1-3 years Radiology experience in Hospital/Trauma environment
1+ years of experience specific to SPECIAL PROCEDURES (non-specific to Cath. Lab.)
Knowledge of sterile techniques
Must be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e. understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging
Proficient in the operation of basic angiographic equipment
Computer literate
Knowledge of Special Procedure Services
ARRT Registry (first year of employment)
CPR Certification (within six months of employment)
IEMA License
NIH Stroke Scale annual education
Total of 8 hours of stroke education/year (inclusive of the NIH education)
Must be able to effectively communicate and work well with other staff
Basic knowledge of anatomy, radiographic equipment, vascular and interventional procedures

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with various age groups is preferred
Basic computer skills preferred
Advanced knowledge of anatomy, radiographic equipment, vascular and interventional procedures

Responsibilities

Produces quality digital images to demonstrate the peripheral, viscera, and neurovascular system and/or non-vascular imaging performed in the Interventional Radiology Laboratory.
Selects, implements, and modifies exam technical protocols to produce diagnostic digital images, utilizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiographic technology.
Demonstrates technical skill as a scrub technologist.
Performs technical function pertaining to, and stays abreast of, equipment, tray preparation, contrast media and ADW and PACS networking system.
Demonstrates skills in the operation of equipment, i.e. performs digital subtraction angiography, operates bolus chase for peripheral vascular studies, set up/programs rotational 3D angiograms, set up/operates pressure monitor/recorder, operates computer such as ADW/PACS.
Assists credentialed radiologists in imaging and revascularization procedures.
Works with credentialed interventional vascular/radiologists in digital angiography and revascularization procedures; uses skill in proper use of procedural supplies to maintain successful revascularization.
Provides technical support to credentialed interventional angiographers in implementation of vanguard technologies, i.e. atherectomy, laser, stent placements, new devices.
Understands atherosclerotic disease process, and conveys understanding to other care givers as required; uses knowledge to enhance technical performance.
Understands bleeding factors and the risks/complications which may arise when a patient is treated with/undergo angioplasty, atherectomy, laser or thrombolytic agents, and conveys understanding to other care givers as required; uses knowledge to enhance technical performance.
Provides proper pre and post procedure care in and around lab; compresses catheter introduction sites manually, assists physicians in closure device deployment and assures full hemostasis is achieved and that bleeding is fully stopped before patient is dispatched to room.
Prepares equipment, sterile angiographic trays, patient records, and contrast media for ordered exams.
Selects and opens supplies in a fashion to ensure prompt patient care and cost containment.
Assists in inventory management of the area, using knowledge of on-site inventory and availability lags of necessary supply items.
Assists in the development and maintenance of laboratory records to assure the excellence of care afforded.
Performs QV&V process; processes, and completes requisitions, to quiantify, verify and validate ensuring appropriate patient care and accuracy of patient billing.
Records accurately patient data for demographic marketing, annotates digital images to protect the integrity and wholeness of the patient record.
Performs Universal Time-Out: verifies appropriateness and correctness of patient exam, completeness of consent forms, presence of lab results and H&P's to provide proper quality management.
Cooperate as a team player with nursing unit staff, other allied health care professionals and physicians, to promote the efficiency and quality of care provided by the Interventional Radiology Service.
Maintains appropriate competencies as defined by the ACR, Established Regulatory Standards, IEMA, IRSRT and ASRT, Accrediting Organization, and any other formal regulatory recommended requirements and/or newly revised standards.
Functions in patient emergencies in efficient and competent manner, assists the Code Team as needed in stabilizing the patient, using knowledge of where supplies are kept in the Interventional Radiology Laboratory to assure that supply needs are met in emergencies.
Assists and coordinates in scheduling patients with interface of nursing unit personnel and interventional radiologists.
Instructs patients, alleviates fears regarding exams, working with the team to provide an optimal patient experience, as well as recognizes the needs and behaviors of various age groups.
Assists in performance of daily quality control testing of equipment, verifies function at time of testing, reports problems to Coordinator/Supervisor.
Provides personal flexibility to the needs of the patient, providing as requested procedure support, and timely on-call response.
Practicing using the stroke core measures as the guide to appropriate stroke care.
Comply with mandatory DiMedici Computer Program for Fire Safety, MRI Safety, and Universal Precautions.
Maintain CPR Certification.
Maintain professional decorum, and adhere to dress code as required by department.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program