Interventional Radiology Tech: FT 1st Shift

Firelands Health Careers•Sandusky, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Firelands Health is seeking an Interventional Radiology Tech for a full-time, first-shift position. This role offers the opportunity to work in Sandusky, a vibrant coastal town, and provides support for work-life balance. As part of Firelands Health, the area's largest healthcare provider, you will contribute to their mission of providing excellent healthcare and improving lives. The position involves assisting physicians with Interventional Radiology procedures, performing diagnostic x-rays, and providing imaging in surgical settings. You will operate equipment according to guidelines, manage supplies, utilize hospital information systems, and train new technologists and students. The role also includes patient transport and positioning, identifying and communicating problems, and being available for emergency cases. Staff may also work in diagnostic radiology and/or CT departments and must be proficient in starting IVs.

Requirements

Must be ARRT Registered Technologist and maintain requirements for the registry.
Maintain licensure by State of Ohio, Department of Health.
Must be certified in CPR and maintain certification.
Proficient in setting up and maintaining sterile field.
Ability to work in an environment that is fast-paced and requires multi-tasking.
Uses proper body mechanics.
Ability to push, pull, and/or lift patient from carts, wheelchairs, or other transport devices, onto imaging table/couch.

Nice To Haves

Interventional Radiology experience desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

Pleasantly greets patient, introduces self, confirms patient identification, and explains procedures in a manner that is understood.
Assists physician during Interventional Radiology procedures including angiography, biliary drainages, nephrostomy & biopsies.
Performs general, diagnostic x-rays as needed.
Provides imaging in the surgical setting for diagnostic and vascular cases as needed.
Receives consultation request checking for special instructions, consults with Physicians as needed.
Selects and operates equipment appropriately and/or per manufacturer and industry guidelines.
Follows prescribed techniques in administering x-rays.
Demonstrates knowledge of all supplies (catheters, guide wires, etc.) and assists with proper billing and inventory control.
Able to utilize the hospital information system/Radiology information system to access pertinent patient records and reports.
Ability to enter orders and appropriately complete the imaging study in the RIS to taken status.
Obtains appropriate patient history and documents relevant data.
Proper use of equipment, reporting malfunctions to proper personnel.
Trains technologists in Interventional Radiology area.
Teaches clinical affiliated students.
Lifts, moves, and transports patients via wheelchair or cart.
Positions patients as needed for procedures.
Identifies problems and communicates appropriately to immediate supervisor, offers solutions as appropriate.
Available for emergency cases on a rotational basis.
Select Interventional Radiology Staff will work in diagnostic radiology and/or CT Department and must comply with the job description for these modalities as it pertains to individual responsibilities within this role.
Starts IV’s as needed.