Radiology Interventional Technologist

Job Title: Radiology Interventional Technologist
Job ID: 77634
Location: Grand Blanc Township, Michigan


Overview:
Under the direction of a Radiologist, specializes in the performance of procedures of an invasive nature to aid in the evaluation of pathological entities as prescribed by a physician.


What you will be doing:

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.

• Obtains additional information about the patient's medical history as necessary.

• Prepares prescribed contrast median, medications, and IV solutions for administration to patients.

• Reviews clinical data on requisition, analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and, following protocols, and assists Radiologist in performing complex diagnostic invasive procedures.

• Prepares and sets up sterile equipment, physiological monitors, pressure injectors, and imaging equipment required for the procedure.

• Ensures the adequate supplies such as needles, catheters, etc. are on hand and properly stored.

• Replenishes supplies as appropriate.

• Is one of the team who actively assesses the patient condition before, during, and following all procedures.

• Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information for the area of the body being studied.

• May assist with the training of new personnel and/or student who are assigned to the division.

• Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.

• PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.

• RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study.

• Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team Member Standards of Excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.

• Performs Quality Assurance procedures as appropriate Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.

• Performs related functions according to department protocols.

• Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.

What you must have:

• 2 years of experience with IR procedural and hands on scrubbing in procedures with physicians

• Nice to have experience with IR lab, scrub role, emergent cases, embolization, and neuro intervention

• Nice to have familiarity with Siemens equipment and knowledge of how to run CT spin

• Nice to have ACLS

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