Interventional Radiology Technologist - Interventional Radiology

Rady Children's Hospital • San Diego, CA

236d • $52 - $72

About The Position

Performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic quality imaging procedures for patient care population and participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Proactively supports the efforts to ensure the delivery of patient care and services and adheres to safety standards and regulatory requirements; participates in Quality Control (QC) and Performance Improvement activities. Operates modality specific technical equipment related to patient care imaging and collaborates with qualified physicians and support personnel in use of radiologic equipment. Assists with equipment and room setup for appropriate patient age and size. Appropriately preps and drapes patients and sets up procedure tables. Assists physicians as a scrub technician during interventional procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific care to patient's needs. Acquires and maintains technical skills required to function completely and assist in a variety of interventional radiography procedures. Selects radiographic factors to ensure the least amount of patient radiation exposure while maintaining established department standards of performance. Responsible for radiation protection of self, patients, and other patient care team members. Assists with staff education by presenting scrubbing techniques and annual procedure/device competencies. Maintains clinical competencies in accordance with department guidelines. Assists in inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies used in each procedure. Performs daily and weekly quality control checks of radiologic equipment and other quality control activities as requested/ required. Contributes to the efficient operation of the department.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.
• 1 Year of Experience.
• BLS for Health Providers (AHA) Certification.
• Radiologic Technologist Certification.
• Rad Tech Fluoroscopy Permit.
• ARRT- Radiography Certification.
• Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school.
• At least one year of interventional and/or cath lab experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Proficient in sterile technique and knowledge of supplies and equipment in interventional and/or cath lab.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree.
• 2 Years of Experience.
• ARRT- Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) Certification.
• ARRT- Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) Certification.
• Two years interventional scrub experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
• At least two years of interventional and/or cath lab experience in a hospital or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic quality imaging procedures.
• Operates modality specific technical equipment related to patient care imaging.
• Assists with equipment and room setup for appropriate patient age and size.
• Preps and drapes patients and sets up procedure tables.
• Assists physicians as a scrub technician during interventional procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific care.
• Acquires and maintains technical skills for interventional radiography procedures.
• Selects radiographic factors to minimize patient radiation exposure.
• Responsible for radiation protection of self and patients.
• Assists with staff education on scrubbing techniques and competencies.
• Maintains clinical competencies in accordance with department guidelines.
• Assists in inventory management and maintains accurate records of supplies.
• Performs quality control checks of radiologic equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $52.99 to $72.23.
• Commitment to being externally competitive and internally equitable.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed