Intvional Radiology Tech

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

17d

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology Technologist provides assistance to radiologists, surgeons, and/or anesthesiologists during diagnostic angiographic and complex peripheral and neuro-interventional procedures. The role includes measuring vascular parameters, assisting throughout catheterization procedures, operating electronic instruments, calculating vascular dynamic data, performing 3-D angiography catheter-volume measurements and intraprocedural CT scans, and performing ultrasound for vascular access. The technologist exercises independent judgment and discretion in carrying out these duties. The position is based at Parkwest Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, in West Knoxville. The role is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, on the day shift. The technologist works as a scrub technologist and circulator, schedules procedures, coordinates with other departments and vendor representatives, assists with inventory and equipment, and follows up with patients after discharge as needed. The role also includes supporting staff and student education, maintaining safety and quality standards, and participating in performance improvement and education activities. Candidates must maintain current registration as a Registered Radiology Technologist (ARRT (R)) and hold state licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines. Advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI), Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI), or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) must be obtained within 24 months of starting in IVR. No minimum education or experience is otherwise specified.

Requirements

Maintain current registration as a Registered Radiology Technologist, ARRT (R).
Obtain advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI), Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI), or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) within 24 months of the employee's start date in IVR.
Hold state licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS).
No minimum education or experience is specified beyond the certification requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist radiologists, surgeons, and/or anesthesiologists with diagnostic angiographic and complex peripheral and neuro-interventional procedures.
Measure vascular parameters, including blood flow velocity, vascular dynamics, intravascular pressure, oximetry, trans-hepatic pressure, and pulmonary pressure.
Assist in all phases of catheterization procedures, including catheter insertion, operation of electronic instruments, and calculation of vascular dynamic data.
Perform 3-D angiography catheter-volume measurements, intraprocedural CT scans, and ultrasound for vascular access.
Resolve complex patient-management and physician issues independently within the scope of clinical expertise and unit knowledge.
Provide education and training to new staff, students, other departments, and other Covenant facilities in IVR, Hybrid, and Cath Lab areas.
Maintain established policies and procedures, quality assurance objectives, general safety and radiation safety standards (ALARA), and equipment quality control.
Participate in orientation and training of new employees and students.
Demonstrate proficiency with catheters, sheaths, guidewires, intra-arterial angioplasty balloons, atherectomy and mechanical thrombectomy devices, stents, complex angioplasty, neurovascular embolization, radio-embolization, acute stroke intervention, complex intracranial vascular procedures, and liver segment volume calculations.
Support procedures including lymphangiography, TIPS, biopsies, TACE, gastrostomy and nephrostomy tubes, PleurX drains, and biliary drains.
Apply knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology and correlate pressure waveforms and rhythm analysis.
Perform patient assessment, monitoring, and sterile technique as required.
Assist with maintenance and effective use of equipment and supplies in clinical areas.
Work as a scrub technologist and circulator during procedures.
Coordinate procedures with other departments and schedule Interventional Radiology procedures.
Assist with coordination of vendor representatives and inventory control.
Follow up with patients after discharge as needed and respond promptly and appropriately to patients, physicians, and other customers.
Participate in performance improvement and/or education teams and keep current with vascular and neuro technology and procedures.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and perform BLS as needed.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required annual education assignments; and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.