Interventional Radiology Technologist; Per Diem Health

Position: Interventional Radiology Technologist (Per Diem Health
** Job Details
** Per Diem IR Tech. The hours are 7:30 am to 6 pm, minimum requirements are 3 shifts in six week schedule. Call requirements are one weekend every 6 weeks, no holiday call requirement and no call requirement Monday night through Thursday night, Friday at 6 pm through Monday morning at 7 am. Greatest dept need is call at Wash Twp campus, 30 minute response time.

Greatest need in the department is call for our neuro intervention team.
** Job Description
**** IR Technologist
** The Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist is responsible for the operation of interventional radiographic equipment to produce imaging of the body for diagnostic and interventional procedures under the direction of a radiologist. Works in concert with the radiologic care team consisting of physicians, nursing personnel and other technologists to perform specialized interventional radiographic examinations.  Uses good judgment in the delivery of patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures.  

May act as a mentor for less senior IR technologists or technologists in training.
** Essential Functions
*** Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
* Performs interventional procedures, such as vascular “non-cardiac” angiographic, drainage, biopsies, nephrostomies, catheter insertions, vascular embolization, and other procedures under the direction of the physician.
* Maintains critical positioning of the patient and equipment during flow of the contrast media to ensure safety of the patient and success of examination results.
* Tests special equipment such as contrast media injectors and program selectors for function prior to examination and to ensure equipment elements are timed and synchronized to operate at desired intervals.
* Determines equipment requirements for procedures based on the physician’s tentative diagnoses, and scout films necessary for physician’s preliminary viewing.
* Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards.
* Maintains radiographic and lab equipment and examination room in appropriate operating condition.
* Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance and/or control.
* Other duties as assigned.
** Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):
*** Knowledge of needles, catheters, sterile techniques and drugs needed in each exam. Knowledge of techniques, procedures, use of equipment and hospital /departmental policies.
** Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

*** Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) program or current validated Registry from ARRT in Radiology Technology (R).  ARRT (R), (CT) Preferred.
* Two years as an interventional radiographer in a hospital environment preferred.
** Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:
*** Advanced ARRT certification preferred.
** Salary Range
** The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.
** Work Shift
** Workday Day (United States of America)
** Worker Sub Type
** Regular
* * Employee Entity
** Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc
** Primary Location Address
** 435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients;

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