Full-Time Interventional Radiology Technologist (Bronson Methodist Hospital)

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Interventional Radiology Technologist performs duties assisting radiologists with invasive and non-invasive radiographic scans and performs other diagnostic radiology work across a wide variety of patients. The position works in the Radiology Department or other hospital areas as needed to accommodate patient and physician needs. The schedule is variable, with 40 scheduled weekly hours. Rotational call requires a 30-minute response time. The role includes preparing and calibrating equipment, assisting radiologists during special procedures, operating sophisticated electronic equipment, monitoring patient vital signs, and administering or assisting with radiopharmaceuticals under a radiologist’s direction. The technologist maintains equipment, procedure rooms, supplies, and accurate patient documentation; follows sterile technique and safety practices; and assists with emergencies. The position may also involve training student technologists and other assistants. The work environment is clean, well lit, and temperature controlled, with usually moderate noise. There may be exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials. Duties involve sustained mental and visual concentration, computer use, and regularly lifting up to 50 pounds, with occasional heavier tasks or equivalent pushing, pulling, or handling effort.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, with up to one year of additional training and experience.
Registered ARRT.
Meet department/section orientation and competency standards.
For Bronson Methodist Hospital employees: VI registry required within four years of hire into the special procedures department or from the date of notice.
BLS required within six months after hire.
Able to meet a 30-minute response time for rotational call.
Able to operate basic computer programs associated with departmental record keeping.
Excellent human relations skills for dealing with patients and physicians in difficult or sensitive situations, including verbal and written communication, problem solving, and assertiveness.
Customer-service orientation.
Leadership and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures.
Positive attitude.
Able to regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or equivalent pushing, pulling, or handling effort.

Responsibilities

Receive or escort patients to the examination area, review pertinent patient information, and explain the examination.
Prepare and calibrate equipment for procedures.
Assist radiologists with special procedure studies, including angiograms and vena cavagrams, to provide diagnostic and special radiology examinations.
Perform Dyna computerized tomography (CT) scans on body parts as ordered by a physician, in consultation with radiologists.
Operate sophisticated electronic equipment during examinations, observe patient vital signs and other pertinent data, and anticipate physician needs.
Administer or assist in administering radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of a radiologist.
Work as a Radiologic Technologist in other radiology sections as workload requires.
Operate equipment properly and carefully; perform maintenance and quality-control work; and promptly report malfunctions or needed repairs and adjustments.
Provide first aid as required and assist with adverse reactions to contrast media and other emergencies.
Observe and practice sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
Maintain cleanliness of procedure rooms and equipment.
Maintain accurate patient and file documentation.
Maintain appropriate supply levels in areas of responsibility.
Demonstrate or oversee on-the-job training for student technologists and other non-professional assistants as assigned.
Suture in tubes after proper training and proof of competency.