Interventional Radiology Technologist

Indiana University Health System•Lafayette, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a part time, day position, in the Cath Lab, at Arnett Hospital. The shift is an 8-hour shift, 3 days a week, rotating, with a rotating start time (6:30am or 7:30am), some call, and rotating weekends and holidays. Sign on bonus available for those who qualify! Assists radiologist/interventionalist in interventional procedures including acting as scrub tech where appropriate. Adheres to all safety and infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. Follows radiation safety protocols and is aware of patient dose alert levels and escalation procedure. Understands and has knowledge of complex procedures. Demonstrates ability to determine appropriate supplies for procedure and sets up sterile field. Possesses advanced knowledge of cross sectional and vascular anatomy. Communicates and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team (critical care, ED, Trauma, IP, OP, Nursing, Oncology, Transplant, GI, Neurosurgery, etc). Documents necessary information in EMR.

Requirements

Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
Requires knowledge of sterile technique and supplies used during interventional exams.
Requires active status as a Registered Technologist - Radiography, RT(R), through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
May be required to obtain advanced credential in interventional radiography, if applicable.
Requires current Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license as Radiologic Technologist.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a radiologic technologist, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists radiologist/interventionalist in interventional procedures including acting as scrub tech where appropriate.
Adheres to all safety and infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
Follows radiation safety protocols and is aware of patient dose alert levels and escalation procedure.
Understands and has knowledge of complex procedures.
Demonstrates ability to determine appropriate supplies for procedure and sets up sterile field.
Possesses advanced knowledge of cross sectional and vascular anatomy.
Communicates and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team (critical care, ED, Trauma, IP, OP, Nursing, Oncology, Transplant, GI, Neurosurgery, etc).
Documents necessary information in EMR.