IR Technologist Per Diem-Jefferson Health New Jersey

Jefferson Health Plans•Washington Township, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist operates interventional radiographic equipment to produce body images for diagnostic and interventional procedures under the direction of a radiologist. The technologist works with physicians, nursing personnel, and other technologists to perform specialized examinations, and uses sound judgment to provide patient care and education before, during, and after imaging procedures. The role may also include mentoring less senior IR technologists or technologists in training.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) program or hold a current validated ARRT registry in Radiology Technology (R).
Knowledge of needles, catheters, sterile techniques, and drugs required for each examination.
Knowledge of techniques, procedures, equipment use, and hospital and departmental policies.

Nice To Haves

ARRT certification in Radiology (R) and/or Computed Tomography (CT) preferred.
Two years of experience as an interventional radiographer in a hospital environment preferred.
Advanced ARRT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform interventional procedures, including non-cardiac vascular angiography, drainage, biopsies, nephrostomies, catheter insertions, and vascular embolization, under physician direction.
Maintain appropriate patient and equipment positioning during contrast-media flow to support patient safety and successful examinations.
Test specialized equipment, including contrast-media injectors and program selectors, before examinations and ensure equipment is timed and synchronized appropriately.
Determine equipment requirements for procedures based on the physician’s tentative diagnosis, and prepare scout films for preliminary physician review.
Protect staff and patients in accordance with radiation-safety standards.
Maintain radiographic and laboratory equipment and the examination room in appropriate operating condition.
Perform related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor, or manager, including quality assurance and control activities.
Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage (available to colleagues, including per diem colleagues).
Supplemental insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Retirement plans.
Tuition assistance.
Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts.
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.