Interventional Radiology Technologist

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

10d•$32 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology Technologist demonstrates and understands the scope of responsibility within their license. They properly identify the patient, appropriately set up for procedures and clean rooms appropriately after the procedure. The Interventional Radiology Technologist confirms, reviews, and prepares orders with correct coding for Physicians.

Requirements

ND Medical Imaging License | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Registered Radiologic Technologist | American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
Temporary ND license accepted prior to start
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

Sets up, prepares and cleans exam rooms before and after patient procedures. Maintains room supplies.
Discusses patient’s history and educates the patient concerning exam.
Ensures inpatients are properly identified by using Altru standards of proper identification.
Prepares and administers contrast under the direction of a Physician according to standard operating procedure.
Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Prepares Physician fee slip by coding the specific procedure, staying up-to-date on charging CPT coding system, and completing charges for exam in Epic, and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.