Neuro Intervention Radiology Technologist

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

6d•$35 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Neuro IR Technologist promotes a cooperative and professional atmosphere with an emphasis on patient care and performs technical work requiring judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in applying ionizing radiation to obtain diagnostic images. The role supports Neuro IR examinations and procedures, including neuro embolization, neuro thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling and treatment, carotid angioplasty and stenting, and cerebral angiography. The technologist prepares procedure trays using sterile technique, assists physicians, positions the patient and biplane equipment, acquires and archives diagnostic images, documents patient information, and ensures procedure supplies are billed correctly and products are not expired. The role requires attention to radiation safety, image quality, patient positioning, and applicable computer systems and downtime processes. The position is based at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduate of a radiology program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Radiologic Technologist (RT) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification from an accredited facility or institution, or ARRT(R)(VI) certification with advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology (VI), or completion of the VI registry within 18 months of hire.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours determined by the department.
Ability to perform heavy work: exert up to 25 pounds constantly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field.
ACLS certification.
NIHS certification.
At least 2 years of Neuro IR experience.

Responsibilities

Acquire and archive images for procedures and demonstrate competency in imaging and archiving procedures.
Use knowledge of human neurovasculature to assist the neurologist with Neuro IR examinations, including neuro embolization, neuro thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling and treatment, carotid angioplasty and stenting, and cerebral angiography.
Prepare procedure trays according to physician preference and sterile technique before the patient arrives.
Apply knowledge of patient positioning, radiation safety, quality control, and image post-processing, and plan assigned work.
Assist physicians in performing procedures and provide a learning environment.
Operate and position the biplane unit and patient to obtain clear, undistorted, high-quality diagnostic images.
Document appropriate information in the patient's chart.
Ensure procedures and related supplies are billed correctly and products are not expired before use.
Review requisitions for appropriate orders, exam dates, and indications; reprint corrected requisitions as needed.
Determine diagnostic image quality and present high-quality images to providers for interpretation.
Operate fluoroscopy only during specified examinations and under physician supervision.
Use required computer programs, including PACS, RIS, and Vrad, and follow manual downtime processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.