Interventional Radiology Technologist Full-Time Day Shift, Cross Training available for ARRT certified Technologist

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Quakertown, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Interventional Radiology Technologist performs interventional radiology examinations on patients based on department procedures and under the direction of appropriate supervisor.

Requirements

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible.
NJ Candidates: Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist or Registered Radiology Technologist (with a current license issued by the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection).
IR or Cath Lab experience preferred.
On the job cross training is available for this position.
Required to obtain advanced Interventional Radiology registry within 1 year of eligibility for registry.
Obtain BLS within 3 months of hire.
History of computer usage experience required.

Nice To Haves

IR or Cath Lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of interventional radiology procedures as directed by the appropriate supervisor
Responsible for the continuity of care of patients while they are in the interventional radiology section
Communicates to Radiologist clinical observations during interventional radiology procedures
Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job descriptions
Injects contrast for interventional radiology procedures in accordance with department policy
Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination
Provides coverage for CT biopsies as necessary
Teaches and trains students in their specified technology, if site applicable
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients