Interventional Radiology Technologist
About The Position
Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, the Interventional Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic interventional exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The role verifies patient identity and reviews medical records to confirm exam or procedure appropriateness; obtains or updates medical history; assesses risk factors; and explains procedures, including medication side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up. The technologist sets up equipment, acquires and reviews images, documents protocol exceptions, and communicates initial observations to the radiologist. The position also includes responding to medical emergencies, providing physician-prescribed post-care instructions, participating in radiology process improvement, and providing imaging education to residents, students, and new employees. Call or standby may be required, and the technologist may perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed. DMC Harper University Hospital is a specialty referral hospital recognized for clinical expertise and innovative research, with Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention, and heart failure.
Requirements
- Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (RT), Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI), or Cardiovascular-Interventional (CV).
- Have or successfully complete American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider training by the end of the orientation period.
- Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire for employees working in an adult setting, or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one year of hire for employees working in a cardiology setting.
- At least one year of experience as an ARRT Radiologic Technologist in Radiology.
- Analytical and clinical skills to determine the most age-appropriate method of providing requested radiographs based on patients’ physical abilities and limitations.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress, understand and follow physicians’ verbal and written requests and prescriptions, and work effectively in a culturally diverse environment with hospital personnel and patients.
- Technical knowledge to operate imaging equipment, specialized equipment, and computers.
- Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities.
- Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology accreditation requirements.
- Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients; physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach, and lift to provide patient care.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate and use x-ray equipment and supplies to produce radiographs of acceptable diagnostic quality.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic interventional exams using appropriate imaging equipment and established policies and procedures.
- Verify patient identity and review medical records for the appropriateness of an exam or procedure.
- Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors, including medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators.
- Explain procedures to patients, including pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
- Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images according to the script.
- Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate data to the radiologist.
- Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
- Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
- Participate in radiology process improvement, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction.
- Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees.
- Take call or standby as required by the department.
- Perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 based on relevant experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
