Radiologic Technologist - Interventional Radiology

American Addiction Centers•Hazel Crest, IL

2d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist in Interventional Radiology is responsible for proficiently operating angiographic and ultrasound equipment to perform a wide range of basic to advanced procedures on inpatients and outpatients. This role requires proficiency in specific procedures such as neuroendovascular, interventional radiology, and interventional cardiology, including carotid stenting, cerebral intervention, kyphoplasty, chemotherapy, embolization, and aortic aneurysm repair. The technologist will assist with interventional and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant, demonstrating competent knowledge of equipment and working seamlessly with physicians. They will serve as a resource for procedural equipment options, monitor patients for life-threatening changes, and be prepared to apply defibrillators and perform CPR when necessary. Additionally, the role involves identifying and processing images for diagnostic quality, assisting with digital equipment evaluation, comparing requisitions to physician orders, and post-processing images with accurate labeling. Maintaining records, entering patient data into the radiology information system, and documenting billing codes are also key responsibilities. The technologist will act as a technical resource, role model, and preceptor for students and staff, and collaborate with other departments for patient education and process improvement. Performing patient positioning and transporting duties, which involve lifting and pushing/pulling, is also required. The role necessitates demonstrating knowledge and skills for age-appropriate patient care, understanding growth and development principles, and assessing patient status based on age-specific needs.

Requirements

Radiographer license issued by the Illinois Dept of Nuclear Safety
Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.
Typically requires 2 years of experience in an Interventional Radiologic Technologist role.
Advanced knowledge in radiology positioning and techniques.
Advanced knowledge of basic radiation safety and aseptic techniques.
Advanced knowledge of anatomy that includes vascular and/or cerebral.
Advanced knowledge of physician protocols and ability to work effectively with diverse providers.
Advanced knowledge of embolic and thrombolytic materials, physiologic monitoring equipment, and surgical scrub technique to be able to assist the provider.
Proficiency in suturing vascular access sheaths.
Ability to work independently.
Intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

Proficiently operates angiographic and ultrasound equipment used to perform basic to advanced procedures on inpatients and outpatients.
Performs and is proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility or by assigned specialty at ASLMC (neuroendovascular, interventional radiology or interventional cardiology), which includes carotid stenting, cerebral intervention including embolization, coiling/stenting, angiograms and/or vertebro, kyphoplasty, chemo therapy, thera sphere embolization, adrenal and petrosal sampling, cryo and Radio Frequency (RF) ablation, and/or aortic aneurysm repair, advanced imaging applications, and complex peripheral interventions.
Assists with interventional and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant with competent knowledge of equipment and equipment options, while working seamlessly with the attending and resident physicians.
Serves as a resource to physicians on procedural equipment options.
Monitors patients and alerts staff of life threatening changes in patient status.
Applies the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required.
Provides assistance with emergency procedures, responding quickly and effectively as they occur.
Identifies and processes images, assuring that images are of diagnostic quality.
Assists clinical engineering staff in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality.
Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy.
Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies, and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff.
Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.
Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures, and any other imaging department processes and procedures.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program