Interventional Radiology Tech

REGIONAL ONE HEALTH•Memphis, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs radiology examinations and interventional diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to produce radiographs within special procedures areas. Provides on-call and callback coverage as required. The role includes preparing patients and equipment, performing procedures, assisting physicians and radiology staff, monitoring patients and equipment, documenting care and procedure information, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. The technologist collaborates with patients, families, and hospital staff to support positive patient outcomes and follows applicable patient-care, radiation-safety, infection-control, confidentiality, compliance, and quality-improvement standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved program in radiology technology.
Qualified by education, training, or experience to work with adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patients as the specialty assignment requires.
Additional training may be required in the area of assignment.
ARRT registration is required, or must be attained within three attempts at the registration examination or within 24 months of employment.
ARRT registry eligible upon hire.
CPR certification upon hire.
BCLS certification upon hire.
On-the-job training after completion of an AMA-approved radiology technology program.

Responsibilities

Review each patient's medical record before the examination and obtain and record identifying information required for the procedure and patient records.
Maintain competencies and provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the department.
Determine equipment and supply requirements and test special equipment to ensure proper timing and synchronization.
Select appropriate equipment and computer settings using professional judgment.
Explain the purpose and procedures of examinations to patients in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner.
Perform ordered routine radiology and special-procedure examinations in accordance with patient-care policies, procedures, competencies, risk-management practices, infection-control practices, and patient-safety practices.
Prepare patients for procedures and ensure that sterile and aseptic techniques are maintained by the technologist and team members.
Operate imaging and radiographic equipment to perform interventional diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and produce desired images.
Perform diagnostic procedures within the scope of education, skills, competency, and experience.
Assist physicians and radiology staff during procedures.
Monitor the patient's condition and equipment during procedures and report adverse or unusual reactions or events.
Protect staff and patients in accordance with radiation-safety standards.
Recognize and correct technical errors to ensure clear and accurate images.
Photograph and process images for viewing according to established procedures.
Accurately document, order, charge, and enter procedure information in the appropriate systems.
Use the Radiology Information System and patient computer system to enter and retrieve required patient and test data accurately.
Ensure patient information and images are transmitted correctly to the PACS system.
Document care according to standards of care and practice and clinical documentation priorities, including assessment, radiology procedure, and patient response.
Collaborate courteously with patients, families, and hospital staff in compliance with iRESPECT standards and to promote patient/customer satisfaction and positive outcomes.
Maintain confidentiality of patient, family, department, and hospital information and follow policies including HIPAA, confidentiality, and compliance policies.
Respond appropriately to emergencies and notify appropriate personnel.
Maintain required department records, reports, and files.
Participate in quality and performance improvement, collect quality data, and take part in unit-based improvement activities, committees, monitoring, and follow-up.
Provide clinical support to radiology and other medical and hospital staff as needed.
Assist with orientation and supervision of new staff and students providing patient care, treatment, and services as part of their training.
Complete required ongoing training and education, including department-specific requirements.
Assist with equipment care and maintenance and effective supply use; report equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and personnel; prepare or clean rooms by changing linens, stocking supplies, and wiping tables and equipment.
Follow established policies and compliance, quality-improvement, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Provide on-call and callback coverage as required.