Full-Time Interventional Radiology Technologist (Multiple Openings) (Bronson Methodist Hospital) Up to $10K Sign on Bonus Available

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Interventional Radiology Technologist assists radiologists with invasive and non-invasive radiographic procedures and performs other diagnostic radiology work for a wide variety of patients. The role includes preparing patients and equipment, assisting during special procedures, operating sophisticated imaging equipment, monitoring patient data, and maintaining accurate records and a safe, sterile environment. Work may take place in the Radiology Department or other hospital areas to meet patient and physician needs. The position is full-time, with 40 scheduled weekly hours and a variable shift. A 30-minute response time is required for rotational call purposes.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, with up to one year of additional training and experience.
Registered with ARRT.
Meet department/section orientation and competency standards.
For Bronson Methodist Hospital employees: VI registry required within four years of hire into the special procedures department or from the date of notice.
BLS required within six months after hire.
Able to meet a 30-minute response time for rotational call purposes.
Able to operate basic computer programs associated with department record keeping.
Excellent human-relations skills for interacting with patients and physicians, including verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and assertiveness in difficult or sensitive situations.
Customer-service orientation.
Leadership and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures.
Positive attitude.
Able to regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or exert equivalent effort pushing, pulling, or handling objects.
Able to sustain alertness and concentration during interactive, repetitive, detailed, or computer work.

Responsibilities

Receive or escort patients into the examination area, review pertinent patient information, and explain the examination to patients.
Prepare and calibrate equipment for procedures.
Assist radiologists during special procedure studies, including angiograms and vena cavagrams, to provide diagnostic and special radiology examinations.
Perform dyna computerized tomography (CT) scans on any part of the body as ordered by a physician, in consultation with radiologists.
Operate sophisticated electronic equipment during examinations; observe patient vital signs and other pertinent data and anticipate the physician’s needs.
Administer or assist in administering radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of a radiologist.
Work as a radiologic technologist in other radiology sections as workload requires.
Operate equipment properly and carefully; perform regular maintenance and quality-control work and promptly report malfunctions or needed adjustments and repairs.
Provide first aid as required and assist with adverse reactions to contrast media and other emergencies.
Observe and practice sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
Maintain the cleanliness of procedure rooms and equipment.
Maintain accurate patient and file documentation and appropriate supply levels in areas of responsibility.
Demonstrate or oversee on-the-job training for student technologists and other non-professional assistants as assigned.
Suture in tubes after appropriate training and proof of competency.