Vascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vascular Interventional Radiologic (VIR) Technologist assists physicians with image-guided minimally invasive procedures in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Providing the highest quality of care, they treat an ever-widening range of conditions inside the body from outside the body by inserting various small instruments or tools, such as catheters or wires, with the use of various x-ray and imaging techniques (i.e., CT scanners, MRI scanners, ultrasound scanners). The VIR Technologist is responsible for maintaining sterile technique, operation of equipment, quality assurance of imaging and compassionate patient care. Our Interventional Radiology department is at the forefront of innovation and new technologies, offering an alternative to the surgical treatment of many conditions and can eliminate the need for hospitalization, in some cases.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
1 year of Radiology experience required, Hospital based experience preferred.
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), required.
Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required , either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to perform kneeling positions. (Frequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
Ability to perform ‘pinching’ operations. (Frequent)
Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry, up to 200 feet, 50lbs, unassisted.
Ability to lift patients and move patients to 350lbs (+/-), assisted.
Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 72 inches, to 50lbs, unassisted.
Ability to lower objects, to 50lbs (+/-), from height of 72 inches, unassisted.
Ability to push/pull objects/patients to 350lbs (+/-), unassisted.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annua
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Hospital based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

The VIR Technologist reports directly to the Vascular and Interventional Radiology RT Supervisor.
The VIR Technologist will work alongside the Interventional Radiologist and RN to assist in the performance of diagnostic angiographic procedures as well as complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures.
He/she is responsible for obtaining all equipment needed for a procedure, positioning and imaging patients, resolving equipment issues, and demonstrating knowledge of human anatomy, radiation safety, interventional supplies, and equipment operation to include fluoroscopy, US, and ancillary therapeutic devices.
The VIR Technologist must prepare, administer, and document contrast given throughout procedure.
Responsible for corroborating a patient's clinical history with procedure and ensuring information documented and available for use by clinician.
Using their patient care skills, he/she must provide good communication, patient assessment, and patient monitoring.
The VIR Technologist is responsible for post processing digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring technical quality and proper identification is evident.
Periodic weekend and off-hour call will be required.