Interventional Technologist

Job Summary:

Provides advanced procedural and radiologic support to physicians; maintains a well-stocked and clean work environment; assists in pre and post procedural patient care; rotates on-call responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care appropriate to the patient population in a sterile environment under the guidance of the physician; assists in pre and post procedural care; cross-trained to scrub on all procedures; communicates with appropriate personnel for follow-up of procedure patients and identifies any specific learning needs; assists in other areas of the radiology department as needed.
• Systematically and continuously collects, assesses, and documents data in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide procedural care for the patient.
• Documents the chronological events of the procedure and medical care during the procedure in Epic.
• Assists in image management and processing and troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Provides patient care within a broad range of health care needs during non-cardiac procedures, including but not limited to mechanical thrombectomies, angioplasty, stent placements, biopsies, line placements, thrombolysis, embolizations, coils, drainage catheters, and IVC filters.
• Actively participates in the Universal Protocol for all invasive procedures.
• Foresees potential problems, adapts priorities, and plans independently with and without outside direction.
• Assists with monitoring the patient's level of moderate sedation in conjunction with the procedure performed and individual patient's clinical state.
• Initiates additional patient comfort measures/alternatives for sedation, as appropriate.
• Assures informed consent has been obtained on the patient prior to the start of the procedure and all questions and concerns have been answered to the patient's satisfaction.
• Operates specialized equipment during procedures according to protocols under limited physician supervision (i.e., Rotational Angiography with 3-D reconstruction, ultrasound guidance, contrast injectors, detachable coils, etc.).
• Attends vendor in-services to learn new equipment and is a resource to other employees and physicians on its proper use; supports new technology and assists in implementing protocols.
• Stocking/departmental maintenance: cleans and disinfects daily to promote an aseptic environment; checks the status of the equipment daily to ensure devices are in proper working order; reviews daily schedule to verify all necessary supplies are available; communicates with material control tech and/or supervisor concerning supply issues.
• Supports department/hospital goals through personal improvements and educational activities; attends mandatory in-services and meets department education standards; modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and meets department requirements; aids in the collection of statistics and presents findings in a logical, professional manner for process improvement.
• Maintains professional standards in conjunction with those practice standards recommended by societies such as ARRT and ASRT.
• Trains new personnel and acts as a mentor to them.
• Decision Making: Independent judgment in planning the sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.
• Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise).
• Leads others in the same work performed (does not supervise).
• Works directly with patients and/or customers.
• Works with internal and/or external customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction.
• Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum six (6) months of related experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the moderate sedation process.
• Demonstrates technical skills, troubleshooting skills, and expert knowledge of catheters and equipment used during non-cardiovascular procedures.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to integrate the analysis of data to develop knowledge, concepts, or interpretations.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors.
• Capable of wearing lead aprons for an extended period.

Required Education:

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.

Required Certification & Licensure:

• Registered Radiology Technologist - ARRT.
• Basic Life Support provided by the American Heart Association.

Preferred Experience:

• 2 years experience with large volume department.
• Experience with Epic and Level 1 Trauma.

Preferred Start:

• Prior IR experience.