Days

St. Luke's University Health Network•Coaldale, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology Technologist performs interventional radiology examinations on patients based on department procedures and under the direction of appropriate supervisor. This role directly assists the Radiologist during all aspects of interventional radiology procedures, is responsible for the continuity of care of patients while they are in the interventional radiology section, and communicates clinical observations to the Radiologist during procedures. The technologist demonstrates competency in RIS/HIS modules, injects contrast according to policy, and provides educational information to patients. Coverage for CT biopsies may be necessary, and students may be trained if applicable. The role also requires maintaining responsibility for own professional development and adhering to downtime procedures.

Requirements

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible.
Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.
NJ staff must have current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License (with NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection) and must be registered before date of hire.
Required to obtain advanced Interventional Radiology registry within 1 year of eligibility for registry.
Obtain BLS within 3 months of hire.
History of computer usage experience required.

Nice To Haves

IR or Cath Lab experience preferred.
On the job cross training is available for this position.

Responsibilities

Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of interventional radiology procedures as directed by the appropriate supervisor
Responsible for the continuity of care of patients while they are in the interventional radiology section
Communicates to Radiologist clinical observations during interventional radiology procedures
Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job descriptions
Injects contrast for interventional radiology procedures in accordance with department policy
Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination
Provides coverage for CT biopsies as necessary
Teaches and trains students in their specified technology, if site applicable
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients