Interventional Radiology Technologist Per Diem

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

11d

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Interventional Radiology Technologist performs interventional radiology examinations on patients based on department procedures and under the direction of appropriate supervisor. The position will require a significant degree of judgment in the performance of assigned duties.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized ARRT program.
ARRT registered.
NJ Candidates: Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist or Registered Radiology Technologist (with a current license issued by the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection)
Minimum of 1-year staff technologist.
History of computer usage experience required.
Obtain BLS within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

At least 1-year experience in interventional radiology preferred.
Required to obtain advanced Interventional Radiology registry within 1 year of eligibility for registry.

Responsibilities

Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of interventional radiology procedures as directed by the appropriate supervisor.
Responsible for the continuity of care of patients while they are in the interventional radiology section.
Communicates to Radiologist clinical observations during interventional radiology procedures.
Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job descriptions.
Injects contrast for interventional radiology procedures in accordance with department policy.
Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
Teaches and trains students in their specified technology, if site applicable.
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
Trains in and understands sterile and sharps technique.
Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS.
Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
Maintain competence in the use of the Patient Transport System.
Responsible for the success of the department to achieve Press Ganey goal of 90%. Every patient should receive patient education and your personalized business card. Apology cards should be sent or given to all patients when we do not meet their expectations. You will be required to submit a list of these patients to your manager at evaluation time.