Interventional Radiology Tech II

Beth Israel Lahey Health

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Interventional Radiology Technologist within the growing BILH team, where individuals make a difference in people’s lives. The department performs the latest procedures with state-of-the-art equipment and is building a new Interventional Radiology Department that will include IR, U/S, and CT procedures. The environment fosters collaboration among Physicians, Nurses, NP/PAs, and Technologists, creating a great teaching and team atmosphere. Under the direction of the Technical Director of IR/INR, the technologist will perform a wide variety of Diagnostic and Interventional procedures according to physician orders. The role demands a high level of technical knowledge, skill, and the ability to work closely with a team of medical and technical staff. Responsibilities also include participation in research projects, inventory management, staff training, and the evaluation/instruction of new techniques and equipment. The technologist will interact with patients daily, ensuring a safe, respectful, and comfortable environment.

Requirements

Vocational or Technical training in Radiologic Technology required.
State Licensure as a MA Radiologic Technologist-Radiography required.
Registration as a RT (R) (ARRT) required.
Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
1-3 years specifically related work experience required.
Experience with computer systems required, including some web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications that may include Outlook, Word, or Excel.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology preferred.
2 years of Special Procedure, Interventional Radiology, or Cardiac Cath. Lab. experience preferred.
Credentialing with ARRT as a Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) or Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and follow departmental guidelines and protocols in the performance of all diagnostic and neurointerventional radiologic procedures.
Follow infection control, sterile technique and contrast media protocols.
Perform operation of imaging and interventional equipment (U/S, CT 3-D, Digital subtraction, Angiojet).
Evaluate image quality.
Maintain knowledge of and responsibility for supply inventory, expiration and stocking.
Perform monthly checks for supply expiration, patient database, eyewash and equipment competencies.
Cooperate and assist with shift coverage and on-call responsibilities.
Follow departmental guidelines and protocols in the scheduling and documentation of exams (imaging, PACS, etc.), maintaining accurate and complete records relative to the examination performed.
Maintain a friendly, respectful manner with patients and be responsive to the patient's physical, psychological and social needs.
Explain procedures clearly and concisely.
Maintain proper hand hygiene.
Cooperate and assist with cross-training and orientation of other employees and students.
Assist with tasks that facilitate the operational flow of the unit.
Adhere to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures and to all federal regulations with regard to radiation safety.
Wear a lead apron and stand for long periods of time, multitask, work quickly and efficiently.