Interventional Radiology Tech.- PRN

Arkansas Urology•Little Rock, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology Technologist assists with diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic radiologic and ultrasound-guided imaging procedures. The role requires working in surgical-type environments and maintaining a sterile field. This is a PRN position at the Little Rock Clinic. The technologist assists with physician-supervised procedures, prepares patient access areas and procedure supplies, documents contrast use and patient charges, and performs radiologic imaging procedures using access techniques for vascular, spinal, neurological, chest, abdominal, pelvic, and extremity locations. The role also involves completing required education, following confidentiality and safety policies, maintaining a clean and organized work area, tracking and ordering supplies, maintaining radiation protection practices, and participating in patient safety procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-(R)).
Possess an Arkansas Radiologic Technology License.
Be able to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
BLS Certification required.
Must be certified or licensed as an IVRT or RT and have interventional radiology experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree.
2+ years of broad interventional exposure.
ACLS Certification.

Responsibilities

Assist during physician-supervised procedures, including sterile preparation of patient access areas, procedure trays, supplies, and devices.
Ensure appropriate documentation of contrast material use and patient charges.
Perform radiologic diagnostic imaging procedures using access techniques for vascular, spinal, neurological, chest, abdominal, pelvic, and extremity locations.
Complete mandatory educational assignments provided by the supervisor, nurse manager, or director.
Follow organizational policies regarding confidentiality, HIPAA, and maintaining a safe and protected work environment.
Report actions detrimental to coworkers, patients, physicians, or the organization.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including cleaning rooms and equipment before each procedure.
Follow organizational infection-reduction policies.
Maintain required state and national technologist licensure, life support response certification, and IV competence.
Use the inventory tracking system and order supplies when appropriate.
Maintain radiation protection, including using protective apparel and wearing a personal radiation monitoring device appropriately during procedures.
Participate in patient safety measures, including time-outs and post-procedure huddles, and follow organizational safety policies and guidelines.