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. WHO WE ARE 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 hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT 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