Francisan Health-posted 3 months ago
Lafayette, IN
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

The Interventional Radiology Technologist is responsible for assisting the radiologist with angiography, and other related interventional procedures using highly complex imaging equipment. The Technologist makes a professional, technical assessment of image quality and submits for medical interpretation. This position may also conduct general radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures as a secondary assignment. The Technologist assists in training students and technologists in Interventional Radiology and performs injection procedures. This position maintains optimum timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety during the execution of duties, and works closely with patients to ensure they have an understanding of procedures and are comfortable during procedures.

  • Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy
  • Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures
  • Perform procedures to be used for diagnostic purposes, for providing palliative care for cancer-related end-of-life symptoms, and for performing minimally invasive procedures, such as biopsies, chemo embolization, etc.
  • Position the patient and equipment correctly to produce results with the best quality
  • Use x-rays, CT, MRI or other imaging guidance to navigate small instruments, like catheters and needles, through blood vessels and organs to treat a variety of diseases
  • Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician
  • Record and process results of procedures
  • Assist physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis, etc.
  • Using fluoroscopic equipment, responsible for capturing images of the blood vessels
  • Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms
  • Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure
  • Preferred Associate's Degree in Radiology
  • Required Certificate in Radiology
  • 2 years Radiology Preferred
  • 1 year Special procedure technologist Preferred
  • Radiography (ARRT-R) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 180 days
  • Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
  • IR certification - preferred
  • X-Ray Operators (OPCERT) - State Licensing Board
  • Comprehensive benefit offerings
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