Interventional Radiology Technologist FT Days

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

14h

About The Position

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, the Interventional Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic interventional exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The technologist verifies patient identity and reviews medical records for exam or procedure appropriateness; interviews patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors; and explains procedures, including medication side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up. The role sets up equipment, acquires images according to the script, reviews images, makes initial observations, documents protocol exceptions, and communicates data to the radiologist. The technologist recognizes and responds to medical emergencies, provides physician-prescribed post-care instructions, and participates in radiology process improvement activities. The role also provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees, takes call or standby as required, and may perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed.

Requirements

Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (RT), Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI), or Cardiovascular-Interventional (CV).
Have or successfully complete American Heart Association Basic Life Support—Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
For employees working in an adult setting, obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire; for employees working in a cardiology setting, obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 1 year of hire.
One or more years of experience as an ARRT Radiologic Technologist in Radiology.
Analytical and clinical skills to determine age-appropriate radiographic methods based on patients’ physical abilities or limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to work with and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress, understand physician requests and prescriptions, and work effectively with diverse patients and hospital personnel.
Technical knowledge to operate equipment, including specialized equipment and computers.
Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment and manage multiple or changing priorities.
Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology accreditation requirements.
Physical stamina and ability for frequent walking, standing, lifting, positioning patients, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate and use x-ray equipment and supplies to produce diagnostically acceptable radiographs.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic interventional exams using appropriate imaging equipment and established policies and procedures.
Verify patient identity and review medical records for the appropriateness of an exam or procedure.
Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors, including medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators.
Explain procedures to patients, including pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images according to the script.
Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate data to the radiologist.
Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
Participate in radiology process improvement activities, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction.
Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees.
Take call or standby as required by the department.
Perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed.