Cath​/IR Technologist

Position Title

Cath/IR Technologist

Olathe Hospital

This specialty certified technologist assists in the performance of diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic radiologic and ultrasonic guided imaging procedures. This technologist is highly trained in working in surgical type work environments and is specifically trained to work in a sterile field.

• Participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Explains and prepares the patient for all procedures.
• Follows organizational policies for infection reduction.
• Sets up equipment and room as needed for exam.
• Maintains image quality and image parameters within the ACR guideline.
• Utilizes proper sterile technique and isolation procedures when appropriate.
• Maintains department stock and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists during physician-supervised procedures with proper sterile preparation of patient access areas, procedure trays and miscellaneous supplies, and documents contrast material use and patient charges.
• Performs radiologic diagnostic imaging procedures incorporating access techniques for vascular, spinal, neurological and general chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremity locations.
• Completes mandatory educational assignments as provided by supervisor, nurse manager or director.
• Follows all organizational policies regarding confidentiality, HIPAA and safe work environment; reports any detrimental actions.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment; cleans rooms and equipment prior to each procedure.
• Maintains required state and national licensure as a technologist, certification for life support response and IV competence; manages inventory tracking system and orders supplies.
• Wears proper radiation protection (apron, thyroid, glasses) and radiation monitoring device during procedures.
• Participates in patient safety activities time out procedures, post-procedure huddles and organizational safety guidelines.
• Participates in regular on-call responsibilities and may work overtime to provide coverage.
• Participates in the training process for technologist preceptorship and provides assistance to radiology residents as requested.
• Meets professional, clinical and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

• High School Graduate

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Radiography (R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) – ARRT OR
• Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) – ARRT
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) – Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA)

Full time

R-46242

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