Lead Interventional Radiology Technologist, Hybrid OR, UofL Hospital M-F

Primary

Location:

UofL Hospital Address: 530 S Jackson St Louisville, KY 40202
Shift:

Job Description

Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:
Position Summary and Purpose The Lead Interventional Technologist prepares and assists in performing invasive imaging procedures of a highly technical nature under the direct supervision of a Radiologist/Cardiologist. They will provide care for patients, including adults and geriatrics, based upon defined standards of patient care.

Essential Functions:

• Operates digital radiographic imaging equipment following state and department radiation safety measures demonstrating proficiency and skill
• Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist’s expectations and protocols
• Maintains responsibility for call shifts/duties, as scheduled
• Encourages patient and family to participate in healthcare decisions and teaching
• Accurately screens patients following department screening form and notifies Physician or RN if patient has history of contrast allergy or if one occurs, IV infiltration, positive pregnancy status, or any abnormal findings
• Assumes personal responsibility for maintaining professional development, credentials, certifications, licensure, and continuing education
• Monitors department productivity and supplies, communicates purchasing needs

Shift Requirements:
Shift Length (in hours):
Eight Hour Shifts with Call Requirements

Overtime

Required:

☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often ☐ n/a (exempt position)
Other Functions:

• Orients new team members regarding protocols specific to department, as needed
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional

Job Description:


Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology (required)

Experience:

• One year of recent hospital radiology experience (required)
• One year of procedural radiology (Cath lab/IR) experience (preferred)

Licensure:

• Possess and maintain certification by the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (required)
• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (required)

Certification:

• CI/RCIS or VI pathway must be completed within 18 months of hire (required)

Job

Competency:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Knowledgeable and skillful in general x‑ray control and terminology
• Demonstrates proficiency in the operation of digital radiographic imaging equipment following state and department radiation safety measures
• Able to orient new team members regarding protocols specific to department
• Must have strong relationship building skills and the ability to make and use connections throughout UofL Health
• Must have strong initiative and be able to gather and analyze information skillfully and be able to brainstorm alternative resources and directions
• Must be able to break down complex tasks into manageable parts in a systematic manner
• Must be able to problem‑solve by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, as well as develop alternative solutions when needed

Language Ability:

• Adequate conversational English is required to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co‑workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies

Reasoning Ability:

• Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence‑based practice
• Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills

Computer

Skills:

• Knowledge of Cerner and…