Interventional Radiology Technologist

Independence Health System Careers•Greensburg, PA

About The Position

Responsible for the daily operations of the Angio Department by providing first line guidance to staff in the performance of duties and monitoring exam quality control. Under the direction of the radiologist, perform angiographic procedures following prescribed protocols and procedures and assist in the development of new procedures and protocols. Uses computers to process radiographic studies and patient billing information. Demonstrates competence in the assessment, range of treatment, and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age and disability of the patient being treated. Travel is required between the Westmoreland and Latrobe Campuses. Essential Job Functions Collects pertinent data about the patient and the procedure. Reconfirms the patient's identification and verifies the physician's order. Provides information to patients about the procedure. Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand. Administers contrast agents according to established guidelines. Monitors patient during exam for adverse reaction to contrast media. Maintains constant communication with patient during procedure. Obtains optimum images during scan. Reformats images as needed to better visualize anatomy or pathology according to established guidelines. Sends images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist. Assists Radiologist with interventional procedures. Documents information about patient care, exams, and patient history in appropriate record. Verifies correct order is entered into HIS/RIS. Documents appropriate patient history into PACS system. Documents any exceptions to the established guidelines. Scans appropriate documents into PACS system. Facilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner. Works with Centralized Scheduling, nursing units, and ER to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders. Response to emergency call per department procedures. Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition. Assures adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained. Reports equipment malfunction to service provider/supervisor. Implements downtime procedures, as necessary. Initiates established downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtime. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology program recognized by ARRT.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
1 year experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
Act 34 with renewal
ARRT Certification

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Collects pertinent data about the patient and the procedure.
Reconfirms the patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.
Provides information to patients about the procedure.
Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.
Administers contrast agents according to established guidelines.
Monitors patient during exam for adverse reaction to contrast media.
Maintains constant communication with patient during procedure.
Obtains optimum images during scan.
Reformats images as needed to better visualize anatomy or pathology according to established guidelines.
Sends images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist.
Assists Radiologist with interventional procedures.
Documents information about patient care, exams, and patient history in appropriate record.
Verifies correct order is entered into HIS/RIS.
Documents appropriate patient history into PACS system.
Documents any exceptions to the established guidelines.
Scans appropriate documents into PACS system.
Facilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner.
Works with Centralized Scheduling, nursing units, and ER to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders.
Response to emergency call per department procedures.
Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
Assures adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.
Reports equipment malfunction to service provider/supervisor.
Implements downtime procedures, as necessary.
Initiates established downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtime.
Other duties as assigned.