Technologist-Interventional Radiology

Baptist • Jonesboro, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs basic to complex quality radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician in Interventional Radiology, Neuro Interventional Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, and Electrophysiology lab. Sets up sterile table, assembles necessary instruments, catheters, guidewires, and contrast materials according to procedure requirements. Assists Radiologist/Neurologist/Cardiologist with catheters, guidewires, balloons, coils, and treatments. Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan and implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines. Completes documentation as required to comply with policies and procedures. Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards. Completes assigned goals. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year as a radiology technologist.
• Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory.
• Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work
• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R).
• BLS Certification within 14 days of hire
• New graduate will obtain required registry within 120 days as required.
• State license as required

Nice To Haves

• 6 months experience in IR/Cath lab/EP.
• Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI)

Responsibilities

• Performs basic to complex quality radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician in Interventional Radiology, Neuro Interventional Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, and Electrophysiology lab.
• Sets up sterile table, assembles necessary instruments, catheters, guidewires, and contrast materials according to procedure requirements.
• Assists Radiologist/Neurologist/Cardiologist with catheters, guidewires, balloons, coils, and treatments.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan and implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed