Neuro Intervention Radiology Technologist

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Neuro IR Tech at Monument Health, you will promote a cooperative, professional atmosphere focused on patient care. You will perform technical imaging tasks requiring judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in applying ionizing radiation to obtain diagnostic images. The role includes supporting physicians during Neuro IR procedures and producing high-quality diagnostic images in a fast-paced environment. The position is based at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. The scheduled weekly hours are 36. Starting pay is $35.20–$44.00, determined by the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma/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, or completion of the VI registry within 18 months of hire.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Ability to perform heavy work: exerting 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, demonstrating 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 bi-plane unit and patient to obtain clear, undistorted views and high-quality diagnostic images.
Document appropriate information in the patient’s chart.
Ensure procedures and related supplies are billed correctly and that products are not expired before use.
Review requisitions for appropriate orders, exam date, and indication; reprint corrected requisitions as needed.
Determine image quality and present high-quality images to radiologists and/or cardiologists for interpretation.
Operate fluoroscopy only during specified exams and under physician supervision.
Work competently with required computer programs, including PACS, RIS, and Vrad, as well as manual downtime processes.
Provide excellent customer service and effective listening, using critical thinking and decisive judgment while working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Perform all other assigned duties.