Full-Time Interventional Radiology Technologist (Bronson Methodist Hospital)

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Interventional Radiology Technologist performs duties assisting radiologists during invasive and non-invasive radiographic scans and completes other diagnostic radiology work for a wide variety of patients. The role is based at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, with work performed in the Radiology Department or other hospital areas as patient and physician needs require. The schedule is variable, 40 hours per week, and includes rotational call with a required 30-minute response time. The technologist prepares patients and equipment, assists radiologists during special procedures, operates sophisticated electronic equipment while monitoring patient information, and administers or assists with radiopharmaceuticals under radiologist direction. The position also includes equipment maintenance and quality control, emergency assistance, sterile technique, documentation, supply management, and training support for students and other assistants. The role requires an associate degree from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, ARRT registration, and relevant department orientation and competency standards. BLS certification is required within six months of hire; BMH employees must obtain the VI registry within four years of hire into the special procedures department or from the date of notice.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Up to one year of additional training and experience, and meeting department/section orientation and competency standards.
Registered ARRT.
BLS certification within six months after hire.
For BMH employees, VI registry required within four years of hire into the special procedures department or from the date of notice.
Ability to operate basic computer programs associated with departmental record keeping.
Ability to respond within 30 minutes for rotational call purposes.
Excellent interpersonal skills to work with patients and physicians in difficult or sensitive situations, including verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and assertiveness.
Customer service orientation.
Leadership and organization skills, including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures.
Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Receive or escort patients into the examination area, review pertinent patient information, and explain the examination.
Prepare and calibrate equipment for procedures.
Assist radiologists during special procedure studies, including angiograms and vena cavagrams, to provide diagnostic and special radiology examinations.
In consultation with radiologists, perform ordered dyna computerized tomography (CT) scans on any part of the body.
Operate sophisticated electronic equipment during examinations, observe patient vital signs and other pertinent data, and anticipate physician 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; report malfunctions and required adjustments or repairs promptly.
Provide first aid as required and assist during adverse reactions to contrast media and other emergencies.
Observe and practice sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
Maintain cleanliness of procedure rooms and equipment.
Maintain accurate patient and file documentation.
Maintain 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.