Interventional Radiology Technologist

Fresenius Medical Care•Mobile, AL

About The Position

Supports the Organization’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while adhering to its Compliance Program and applicable regulatory and policy requirements. Assists physicians with interventional radiology procedures and is responsible for operating and performing quality control on radiological equipment in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and training. Also assists with inventory and supply management. Prepares patients and procedure rooms, reviews procedure orders to identify needed materials, stocks rooms and trays, explains procedures to patients, and helps position, prepare, transfer, and transport them. Acts as a scrub assistant during procedures and administers fluoroscopy, maintaining sterile technique. Enters patient data into the C-Arm, prepares and labels intravenous medication as required, and processes and archives X-ray images. Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential medical records and supports accurate, timely patient billing. Contributes to quality improvement, regulatory compliance, facility safety, and environmental upkeep. Inspects equipment, helps manage supplies and hazardous waste, participates in meetings and surveys, supports communication with physicians, and assists in training and orienting new employees. Acts as Radiation Safety Officer, monitors radiation badges, and conducts radiation safety in-services. Reports to no supervisor. The role is based in a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise; exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials may occur. Travel is 10%.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Current ARRT certification and/or state licensure, as required by state regulations.
Successfully complete BLS certification.
Working knowledge of interventional equipment, including C-Arm and Ultrasound equipment.
Knowledge and experience with sterile techniques.
Knowledge of universal precautions and personal protective devices used when operating radiology systems.
Proficiency with computers and related software, such as Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
Able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and perform patient transfers and positioning for patients up to 400 pounds.
Able to stand in a protective apron for up to 45–60 minutes.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree desirable; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Interventional Radiology certificate preferred.
Four to six years of related experience desirable; one year of experience preferred for candidates with ARRT.
Experience with interventional procedures and using, ordering, and maintaining the materials and supplies required for each procedure.
Experience monitoring and maintaining inventory.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and procedure rooms for radiology procedures in compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
Review patient-specific procedure orders and identify required materials and supplies.
Set up and stock procedure rooms and trays before procedures, and clean rooms and equipment afterward.
Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, and address concerns.
Prepare patients for procedures, including positioning, shaving, and prepping; transfer and transport patients to and from procedure rooms.
Enter patient data into the C-Arm.
Act as a scrub assistant during interventional procedures and administer fluoroscopy while maintaining sterile technique.
Draw up intravenous medication and label it according to the organization’s medication labeling policy.
Process X-ray images and archive them to the image repository, CD, or DVD in accordance with medical-record policies and state regulations.
Protect patient confidentiality and ensure medical records are accurate, complete, properly filed, and audited regularly.
Support quality standards and continuous quality improvement, including organizational quality goals and facility action plans.
Maintain clean, sanitary, safe facility areas and inspect equipment and instruments before and after procedures.
Recommend equipment repairs or replacements and assist with disposal of hazardous waste, dirty linen, and rugs.
Organize and use supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste; assist with inventory, ordering, and restocking.
Attend and participate in Governing Body and CQI meetings, including preparing agendas or gathering materials and reporting on assigned topics.
Communicate effectively with physicians, address concerns within areas of responsibility, and help ensure required instruments and equipment are available.
Assist with training and orienting new employees.
Review procedures, document equipment charges, and verify CPT and ICD9 codes to support accurate and timely patient billing.
Act as Radiation Safety Officer, monitor radiation badges, and conduct radiation safety in-services.
Participate in regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans addressing identified deficiencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.