Interventional Radiology Technologist - Vascular & Interventional Experts

Twin Cities Orthopedics•Woodbury, MN

62d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiologic Technologist is responsible for circulating and scrubbing roles during procedures, patient teaching and assisting with patient care. This is a part-time (0.8) position working M-F from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, with the flexibility to stay later as needed. One day off each week. This role will support our Edina and Woodbury locations. Vascular & Interventional Experts is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology Program.
BLS required

Nice To Haves

RT(VI), RT(CV), or RT(CT) preferred. Willing to cross-train.
Experience as an interventional technologist preferred.
ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates an expert knowledge of radiological equipment & safety, shielding techniques, expert imaging skills and equipment trouble-shooting skills, analyzing and recording equipment and other equipment utilized in the IR department.
Circulate and scrub during procedures, patient teaching, assisting with patient care within scope of practice, inventory management and schedule coordination.
Able to identify adverse events or unanticipated outcomes using critical thinking skills and notifies the medical staff including nurses and physicians appropriately
Practice Radiation Safety in accordance with regulations. Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis
Applies knowledge of radiation physics and safety regulations to limit radiation exposure
Assist VIE Manager with accurate data collection, documentation, and data entry for compliance
Maintain documentation and records, staff competencies, monitors and performs all relevant technical quality indicators as required by accreditation standards
Perform specialty equipment troubleshooting, repair and maintenance as indicated or instructed by vendor or clinical engineering
Analyzes and assists in resolving problems resulting in improvement of patient care, practice, and system operations.
Initiate process improvement projects which improve clinical practice, patient outcomes and delivery of patient-family centered care at VIE
Other duties as assigned