Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Core
Operates complex diagnostic and interventional radiographic equipment to support physicians during image-guided procedures in the IR department, peri-op environments, and bedside.
Role type
Interventional Radiologic Technologist (Level 1)
Builds
Diagnostic and interventional radiographic procedures (fluoro, ultrasound, CT-guided)
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Imaging / Interventional Radiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operate multi-modality imaging equipment, position and immobilize patients, calibrate and verify equipment, perform post-processing of images, maintain aseptic conditions, prepare procedure trays, manage labs and specimens, follow infection control policies, scrub as second operator, operate ancillary equipment, ensure accurate documentation, maintain inventory, precept new staff, participate in quality assurance projects
Preferred skills
Experience with x-ray or special procedures, knowledge of specific procedures (SIRT, TACE, Ablations, Embolizations, TAVR, FEVAR, SpaceOAR, vertebroplasty, Level 1 Trauma), familiarity with EPIC, Nuance, Mobile Aspects, Visage PACS, RFID tagging systems
Technologies
Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, CT, EPIC, Nuance, Mobile Aspects, Visage PACS, RFID systems
Responsibilities
Operate complex diagnostic and interventional radiographic equipment, assist physicians during procedures including positioning and power injections, calibrate and verify equipment operation, perform post-processing of images including reformatting and advanced software, maintain aseptic conditions and prepare procedure trays, manage labs and specimens obtained during procedures, scrub as second operator for catheter/wire management, ensure accurate documentation in medical record systems, maintain inventory tracking and replenishment, precept new staff and students, participate in quality assurance and improvement projects, participate in rotating on-call schedule
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC