Interventional Radiology Tech.- PRN

Arkansas Urology•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology Technologist assists with diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic radiologic and ultrasound-guided imaging procedures. The role is highly trained for surgical-type work environments and requires working in a sterile field. This is a PRN position at the Little Rock Clinic. The technologist maintains competence in supporting physician-supervised procedures, preparing patient access areas and procedure trays, and handling supplies and devices. The role also includes documenting contrast use and patient charges, performing radiologic imaging procedures using access techniques for vascular, spinal, neurological, chest, abdominal, pelvic, and extremity locations, and following organizational requirements for confidentiality, safety, infection prevention, radiation protection, and patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-(R)).
Possess an Arkansas Radiologic Technology License.
BLS Certification required.
Must be certified/licensed as an IVRT or be an RT with interventional radiology experience.
Able to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree.
2+ years of broad interventional exposure.
ACLS Certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with physician-supervised procedures, including sterile preparation of patient access areas, procedure trays, supplies, and devices.
Ensure proper documentation of contrast material use and patient charges.
Maintain professional, clinical, and technical competency in radiologic diagnostic imaging procedures using access techniques for vascular, spinal, neurological, chest, abdominal, pelvic, and extremity locations.
Complete mandatory educational assignments provided by the supervisor, nurse manager, or director.
Follow organizational confidentiality, HIPAA, and workplace safety policies.
Report actions detrimental to coworkers, patients, physicians, or the organization.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring rooms and equipment are properly cleaned before each procedure.
Follow organizational infection-reduction policies.
Maintain required state and national technologist licensure, life-support response certification, and IV competence.
Use the inventory tracking system and order supplies when appropriate.
Maintain radiation protection, including apron, thyroid protection, and glasses, and wear a personal radiation monitoring device appropriately during procedures.
Participate in patient safety practices, including time-outs and post-procedure huddles, and follow organizational safety policies and guidelines.