Full-Time Interventional Radiology Technologist (Multiple Openings) (Bronson Methodist Hospital) Up to $10K Sign on Bonus Available

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Interventional Radiology Technologist performs the duties required to assist radiologists during invasive and non-invasive radiographic scans and completes other diagnostic radiology work for a wide variety of patients. The role includes preparing and calibrating equipment, assisting with special procedure studies, operating sophisticated electronic equipment while monitoring patients, and performing dyna computerized tomography (CT) scans in consultation with radiologists. Work may take place in the Radiology Department or elsewhere in the hospital to meet patient and physician needs. This is a full-time position at Bronson Methodist Hospital’s South Campus in Kalamazoo, with 40 scheduled hours per week and a variable shift. Rotational call requires a 30-minute response time. The technologist maintains equipment, performs quality control, responds to emergencies, observes sterile technique, maintains procedure rooms and supplies, and documents patient and file information. The role may also include training student technologists and other nonprofessional assistants. The work environment is clean, well-lit, and temperature-controlled, with moderate noise and potential exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials. The position involves sustained mental and visual concentration, computer use, and regular lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, plus up to one year of additional training and experience; meet department and section orientation and competency standards.
Registered with ARRT.
BLS certification required within six months after hire.
BMH employees only: VI registry required within four years of hire into the special procedures department or from the date of notice.
Ability to operate basic computer programs used for department record keeping.
Ability to respond within 30 minutes for rotational call purposes.
Excellent interpersonal skills for working with patients and physicians in difficult or sensitive situations, including verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and assertiveness.
Customer service orientation.
Leadership and organizational skills, including ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures.
Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Receive or escort patients into the examination area, review pertinent patient information, and explain the examination.
Prepare and calibrate equipment for procedures.
Assist radiologists during special procedure studies, including angiograms and vena cavagrams.
Perform dyna computerized tomography (CT) scans as ordered, in consultation with radiologists.
Operate sophisticated electronic equipment during examinations, monitor patient vital signs and other pertinent data, and anticipate physician needs.
Administer or assist with administration of radiopharmaceuticals under a radiologist’s direction.
Work as a radiologic technologist in other radiology sections as workload requires.
Operate equipment properly and carefully; perform maintenance and quality control; report malfunctions and needed repairs or adjustments.
Provide first aid and assist with adverse reactions to contrast media and other emergencies.
Observe sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination.
Maintain cleanliness of procedure rooms and equipment.
Maintain accurate patient and file documentation.
Maintain appropriate supply levels in areas of responsibility.
Demonstrate or oversee on-the-job training for student technologists and other nonprofessional assistants as assigned.
Suture in tubes after appropriate training and proof of competency.