Interventional Radiologic Technologist- PRN

The Interventional Radiologic Tech will perform high quality interventional procedures and diagnostic exams while providing excellent patient care.

PRN- As Needed- Variable/Flexible Shifts available

• Direct and control the flow of patients.

• Serve as department liaison with nursing service and anesthesia.

• Perform daily quality control testing of equipment specific to interventional radiology.

• Understand and perform all aspects of neuro, vascular and non-vascular interventional exams.

• Assist interventional physicians as directed and in the diagnostic area when necessary.

• Schedule exams as required.

• Assure permanent film identification by using lead markers.

• Identify each radiograph/image with proper and permanent patient data.

• Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, use and shut-down of equipment.

• Check paperwork, film jackets and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam.

• Ensure cleanliness of exams rooms and equipment by all personnel.

• Assume Quality Assurance responsibilities to assist technologists and radiologists in determining acceptability of images.

• Greet patients respectfully, introduces self to patient and treat all patients/families in a kind, courteous and professional manner.

• Assure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam.

• Explain exam to patients/parents.

• Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment times and accommodate stat or add-on requests.

• Communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.

• Present a neat and professional image via appropriate dress and grooming.

• Equally share on-call responsibilities with all interventional technologists

• Adhere to all OSHA regulations.

• Inquire about menstrual status and possibility of pregnancy for female adolescents and teens.

• Shield patients whenever possible.

• Practice personal radiation safety .

• Ensure Time Outs are conducted prior to start of procedure.

• Train and orient new technologists within the Modality .

• Troubleshoot equipment and computer issues in conjunction with Radiology Manager and IT staff.

• Ensure all staff comply with departmental requirement for use of personal protection equipment and monitoring (lead Aprons, gloves and wearing film badge).

• Maintain A.R.R.T . certification.

• Biennially update CPR certification.

• Complete mandatory annual reviews.

• Attend seminars and in-services.

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance