Interventional Radiology Technologist

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Produces high quality diagnostic images for vascular and neuro Interventional Radiology, as well as assigned surgical areas including Neuro Vascular, Body Vascular, and Cardiothoracic interventional suites that meet the standards established by the Mayo Clinic Radiology Department. Requires competence in a wide variety of electronic systems, equipment, technologies, and supplies. Acts as an intraoperative first assist to radiologists and surgeons in the areas of vascular and non-vascular Interventional Radiology, Neuro Interventional, and Vascular Surgery. Responsibilities may also include preparing interventional rooms for procedures, performing surgical site sterile aseptic technique to prep patients for interventional procedures, prepare medical devices prior to use and/or implantation, assists physicians in procedures by circulating and scrubbing cases, obtaining and recording patient information, operate X-ray fluoroscopy systems including 3D rotational angiography acquisition as well as other advanced techniques, acquire and record hemodynamic values, operate ultrasound machines interprocedurally, perform image post processing and QC, clean procedure rooms, and prepare instruments for re-sterilization. Independently functions during diagnostic and interventional procedures with minimal supervision. Maintains a high level of expertise in procedures within their scope supporting complex procedures such as Interventional Oncology interventions, angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis, embolization, portal hypertension interventions, abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm treatment, as well as neuroendovascular interventions treating cerebral aneurysms, vascular malformation, stenosis, novel treatments in cerebrospinal fluid leak embolization, and ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke interventions in support of the Comprehensive Stroke Center certification. Directs and practices safety guidelines for themselves, other staff members, and patients while keeping radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable. Provides the highest quality patient care by placing the needs of the patient first. Fosters a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect. Will be required to work varied hours, various work locations, shift lengths, and respond to an on-call pager including evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends. Must be able to report to work within a 30-minute window.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
Must be a Registered Technologist certified through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Annual documentation of ARRT certification and state licensure required.
Must be able to obtain ARRT registration in Vascular Interventional Radiology (VI) within 18 months of start date or have a certification in Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology (CV).
Florida License in Radiography and BLS certification required within 90 days of start date.
Organized, efficient and multifunctional.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates effective communication.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred.
Experience within a sterile environment and aseptic technique preferred.
Associate degree and one year of experience in General Radiology, IR, or CT preferred.

Responsibilities

Produces high quality diagnostic images for vascular and neuro Interventional Radiology, as well as assigned surgical areas.
Acts as an intraoperative first assist to radiologists and surgeons.
Prepares interventional rooms for procedures.
Performs surgical site sterile aseptic technique to prep patients for interventional procedures.
Prepares medical devices prior to use and/or implantation.
Assists physicians in procedures by circulating and scrubbing cases.
Obtains and records patient information.
Operates X-ray fluoroscopy systems including 3D rotational angiography acquisition as well as other advanced techniques.
Acquires and records hemodynamic values.
Operates ultrasound machines interprocedurally.
Performs image post processing and QC.
Cleans procedure rooms.
Prepares instruments for re-sterilization.
Independently functions during diagnostic and interventional procedures with minimal supervision.
Maintains a high level of expertise in procedures within their scope supporting complex procedures.
Directs and practices safety guidelines for themselves, other staff members, and patients while keeping radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.
Provides the highest quality patient care by placing the needs of the patient first.
Fosters a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect.
Works varied hours, various work locations, shift lengths, and responds to an on-call pager including evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
Reports to work within a 30-minute window.