Ivr Technologist

JOB SUMMARY: The Interventional Radiology Technologist works closely with the interventional radiologist to perform vascular imaging and interventional radiology procedures

This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE and REGISTRATION:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of radiology
2. ACLS Required
3. Certification and current registration as a radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
4. Certification and current registration in Cardiovascular (CV) or Vascular Interventional (VI) or Cardio Interventional (CI) technology by the ARRT preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides high quality imaging using various modalities including vascular and endovascular angiography examinations, as well as Neuro Diagnostic and Intervention.
2. Collaborates with team to collect data pre- and post-procedure and prepares patients for procedures
3. Safely and competently operates all radiographic processing and inventory equipment
4. Acts as a liaison between physician, family and other interdepartmental units
5. Utilizes the laboratories efficiently and safely
6. Assesses patient relative to requested procedure by collecting pertinent data about the patient and the procedure.
7. Analyzes collected data and uses professional judgement to select the most appropriate and cost-effective method for completing the requested procedure.
8. Educates the patient, family, and other health care providers as appropriate regarding the requested procedure.
9. Prepares patient both physically and emotionally prior to examination, explaining procedures to allay patient fears.
10. Documents information about patient care and radiologic services provided.
11. Provides direct assistance to the interventional radiologist during angiographic and interventional radiology procedures.
12. Provides inventory control for vascular and interventional specific supplies such as catheters, guidewires, stents, procedure sets, etc.
13. Produces medical images to meet standards established in department protocols. Uses independent judgment and radiographic skills to position patients in order to obtain quality exams. Alters positioning of patient and/or equipment as required by patient condition to obtain required images.
14. Produces hard-copy images and/or digitally archived images for use in patient care.
15. Operates fixed and mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment. Selects and modifies technical factors based on patient's age, weight, and physical condition to produce optimal images while keeping radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.
16. Operates film processors, laser imagers, film digitizers, and contrast injectors.
17. Operates various computer systems.
18. Ensures images are identified with appropriate patient and examination identification information.
19. Verifies that area of interest has been imaged according to standard department protocols.
20. Differentiates between artifacts and normal pathological processes.
21. Determines need for repeat or additional images, and the technical factor or patient positioning adjustments required to correct image/examination deficiencies