Radiology Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a general or accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• At least one of the following certifications upon hire: ARRT-CV, ARRT-R, ARRT-VI, or RCIS.
• BLS, ARC-BLS, or BLS-I certification.
• At least 3 years of experience in interventional special procedures in an IR, cardiac, or vascular hybrid setting.
• Ability to function independently during procedures after appropriate unit orientation and competency, as demonstrated by placement on the call rotation.
• Competency in interventional and vascular procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors, and radiation protection.
• Understanding of anatomy and pathology and how they affect procedure quality.
• Ability to communicate and understand spoken and written English and display a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification upon hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete Vascular Institute competencies and use critical thinking skills.
• Work in conjunction with radiologists, vascular surgeons, and cardiologists.
• Prepare patients for procedures and provide privacy and comfort.
• Demonstrate and understand sterile technique.
• Prepare necessary supplies and equipment for procedures and enter appropriate supply and procedure charges.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Follow communication channels and authority, handle communications appropriately, and answer the departmental phone using proper scripting.
• Introduce oneself to patients or guardians using appropriate scripting, such as AIDET.
• Assist with departmental records, Joint Commission standards, state and federal regulations, and performance improvement.
• Complete necessary paperwork and maintain stock levels and monitor outdates.
• Maintain current license and BLS certifications.
• Assist with in-service education and training for other medical imaging staff as appropriate.
• Work as a team with other Vascular Institute staff to obtain the best possible patient outcome.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers and check for same or similar names on the patient chart.
• Verify written orders and consent, seeking clarification when either is unclear.
• Use and understand the preprocedural verification/time-out form and comply with site/side marking when indicated.
• Educate patients and their families or support systems, and provide post-procedural home-care instructions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by leadership and comply with WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.