Interventional Radiology Technologist

Francisan Health•Indianapolis, IN

47d

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology Technologist is responsible for assisting the radiologist with angiography, and other related interventional procedures, using highly complex imaging equipment. The technologist makes a professional, technical assessment of image quality, and submits for medical interpretation. This position may, also, conduct general radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures as a secondary assignment. The technologist assists in training students and technologists in Interventional Radiology, and performs injection procedures. This position maintains optimum timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety during the execution of duties, and works closely with patients to ensure they have an understanding of procedures and are comfortable during procedures. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in providing compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. PRN General Body and Neuro IR Procedures Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures Perform procedures to be used for diagnostic purposes, for providing palliative care for cancer-related end-of-life symptoms, and for performing minimally invasive procedures, such as biopsies, chemo embolization, etc. Position the patient and equipment correctly to produce results with the best quality Use x-rays, CT, MRI or other imaging guidance to navigate small instruments, like catheters and needles, through blood vessels and organs to treat a variety of diseases Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician Record and process results of procedures Assist physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis, etc. Using fluoroscopic equipment, responsible for capturing images of the blood vessels Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure

Requirements

Certificate
Radiography (ARRT-R) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
X-Ray Operators (OPCERT)-State Licensing Board

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree
1 year Special procedure technologist

Responsibilities

Assist the radiologist with angiography, and other related interventional procedures, using highly complex imaging equipment.
Make a professional, technical assessment of image quality, and submits for medical interpretation.
Conduct general radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures as a secondary assignment.
Assist in training students and technologists in Interventional Radiology, and performs injection procedures.
Maintain optimum timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety during the execution of duties
Work closely with patients to ensure they have an understanding of procedures and are comfortable during procedures.
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures
Perform procedures to be used for diagnostic purposes, for providing palliative care for cancer-related end-of-life symptoms, and for performing minimally invasive procedures, such as biopsies, chemo embolization, etc.
Position the patient and equipment correctly to produce results with the best quality
Use x-rays, CT, MRI or other imaging guidance to navigate small instruments, like catheters and needles, through blood vessels and organs to treat a variety of diseases
Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician
Record and process results of procedures
Assist physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis, etc.
Using fluoroscopic equipment, responsible for capturing images of the blood vessels
Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms
Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure