Interventional Radiology/Vascular Tech

It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Eligible for a $13,000 Sign on Bonus!

• Come and join our awesome team of nurses, techs and doctors!!
• The Interventional radiology technologist assists in case preparation and scrubbing alongside physicians in various cutting-edge types of diagnostic, interventional radiology, neuroradiology and vascular procedures.
• Graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology or completion of Accredited Hospital Program (RT)R preferred.
• Must be able to work variable shifts, weekends, holidays and call with 30 minute response time. Call is every 4th - 5th weekend and 1 week night per week.
• Must be able to wear lead for an extended period of time.

Job Summary:
Performs specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular and nonvascular and neuro interventional and therapeutic procedures, along with assisting the Radiologist/PA. The only registration requirement for this position is Radiography.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree or completion of a radiology certification program

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

Licenses / Certifications:
ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4203000007 Interventional Radio

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
35

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