Interventional Radiology Technologist II

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Little Rock, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana. Assists Radiologist or Radiology Assistant with invasive and non-invasive procedures in the Interventional Radiology (IR) lab. Able to share call duties and stay late as needed. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma
Direct - 2 years of experience
ARRT – R.T.(R) - American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
Basic Life Support CPR for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) - American Heart Association
Radiologic Technologist License (RTL) - Arkansas Department of Health

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
Direct - Pediatric

Responsibilities

Developing skills to assist Interventional Radiologist or Radiology Assistant during procedure
Developing knowledge about utilization of all equipment including emergency equipment, and supplies.
Ensures correct patient, diagnosis, and exam. Developing knowledge of correct & acceptable radiographic, positioning, and scrub techniques.
Developing ability to explain procedures to patients and families in an effective manner.
Developing knowledge of all emergency equipment/supplies.
Utilizes proper immobilization devices to control patient movement.
Raises concerns related to patient care, patient safety or patient satisfaction to Lead or Supervisor.
Maintains equipment and requests service as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.