Interventional Radiology Technologist; Per Diem Health

Interventional Radiology Technologist (Per Diem) Jefferson Health New Jersey

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The hours are 7:30 am to 6 pm. Minimum requirements are 3 shifts in a six‑week schedule. Call requirements are one weekend every six weeks, no holiday call requirement, and no call Monday night through Thursday night, Friday at 6 pm through Monday morning at 7 am. Greatest need is call at Wash Twp campus with a 30‑minute response time. Greatest need in the department is call for our neuro intervention team.

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.

• Interact with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Perform interventional procedures, such as vascular “non‑cardiac” angiographic, drainage, biopsies, nephrostomies, catheter insertions, vascular embolization, and other procedures under the direction of the physician.
• Maintain critical positioning of the patient and equipment during flow of the contrast media to ensure safety of the patient and success of examination results.
• Test 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.
• Determine equipment requirements for procedures based on the physician’s tentative diagnoses and scout films necessary for physician’s preliminary viewing.
• Provide staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards.
• Maintain radiographic and lab equipment and examination room in appropriate operating condition.
• Perform 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.

• Knowledge of needles, catheters, sterile techniques and drugs needed in each exam. Knowledge of techniques, procedures, use of equipment and hospital/departmental policies.

• 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.

• Advanced ARRT certification preferred.

$38.02 to $54.17. The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

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Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

All colleagues, including those who work less than part‑time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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