Interventional Radiology Technologist

Emory•Lithonia, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Emory Healthcare, we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career. Our Interventional Radiology team is leading the way in shaping the future of health care, uniting to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care. Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals (4 Magnet® designated), the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. This position provides quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures in the interventional suite and operating room. It involves communicating patient needs, ensuring complete and accurate documentation, and being responsible for the proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment while staying abreast of medical device uses. The role requires an adequate knowledge of anatomy and physiology, providing complex technical care, assisting with diagnostic procedures, preparing patients with sterile technique, minimizing radiation exposure, assisting with patient and family education, and potentially supporting research and training radiology staff and students.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology
Minimum of two (2) years experience
One (1) year experience in IR
BLS certification required

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification in Vascular Interventional (VI) Radiography preferred

Responsibilities

Provides quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures in the interventional suite and operating room
Communicates patients' needs and response through appropriate verbal and written communications
Ensures documentation is complete and accurate regarding all aspects of patient care
Responsible for proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment
Keeps abreast of uses of medical devices
Demonstrates an adequate knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Provides more complex technical care necessary to meet identified patient needs
Assists with performing multiple diagnostic procedures in appropriate sequence and time frame
Provides quality care to patients during procedures
Prepares patients for procedures with proper sterile technique
Takes precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to radiation
Assists with patient and family education
May support or assist in research and related activities
Assists in training radiology staff and students
Performs other related duties as required