Interventional Radiology Technologist (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

3d•$47

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology Technologist performs a variety of duties to assist with prescribed specialized radiologic procedures in Interventional Radiology. The role supports radiologists and other qualified physicians under radiologist supervision, helps ensure patient safety and quality care, and maintains the department’s equipment, supplies, records, and procedures. The technologist coordinates patient scheduling with admitting, referring physicians, nursing staff, and other departments; documents Medical Center and Radiology charges; selects appropriate protocols; prepares images for radiologist review; and organizes studies with prior x-ray studies. The role also operates radiographic equipment and a mechanical injector as directed by the radiologist, maintains radiation safety and sterile technique, performs daily and monthly quality assurance, and keeps the Interventional Radiology room clean and supplied. The position includes scheduled shifts, overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care, and on-call assignments as required by department policy. It requires lifting at least 25 pounds, pushing and pulling at least 50 pounds, and standing for at least six hours per day. The technologist has regular contact with medical personnel, patients, and visitors and adapts care and communication to the needs of the patient population served.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent GED program.
Completion of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
New Jersey state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.).
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP certification within 60 days of entering the position.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in Interventional procedures.
VI certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or CV certification by ARRT.

Responsibilities

Maintain adequate inventory of materials and supplies and recommend procurement of necessary supplies.
Coordinate patient scheduling with the admitting department, referring physicians, nursing staff, and inter-departmental sections.
Document Medical Center and Radiology charges for each exam.
Provide formal and informal instruction to technologists and auxiliary personnel.
Maintain radiation safety standards throughout the department.
Assist radiologists and other qualified physicians, under radiologist supervision, in performing Interventional Radiology procedures.
Select appropriate protocols for identified procedures.
Greet patients using A.I.D.E.T. standards.
Ensure safe patient transfer into and out of the Interventional Radiology suite.
Prepare images for radiologist review and coordinate studies with prior x-ray studies.
Adhere to Image Gently and Image Wisely principles.
Follow infection-control guidelines and sterile techniques.
Maintain the Interventional Radiology room’s cleanliness and supplies after each exam.
Operate radiographic equipment with a mechanical injector at the injection rate and amount directed by the radiologist.
Perform daily clerical duties using EPIC, Teletracking, patient scheduling, and other hospital computer systems.
Work scheduled shifts, overtime as needed for continual quality patient care, and on-call assignments as required by department policy.
Adhere to employee identification, standards of behavior, attendance, punctuality, organizational competency, and behavior standards.
Identify the needs of the patient population and adapt care and communication to patients’ age, culture, language, hearing or visual impairment, developmental level, education, and literacy, including communication with parents or primary caregivers as appropriate.
Perform specific daily and monthly quality assurance.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Lift at least 25 pounds, push and pull at least 50 pounds, and stand at least six hours per day.