Interventional Radiology Technologist

Interventional Radiology Technologist at Med Star Health summary:
The Interventional Radiology Technologist assists physicians during invasive cardiovascular and vascular procedures in a catheterization lab setting, ensuring patient safety and equipment readiness. They operate complex imaging and monitoring equipment, maintain sterile environments, and support data collection for quality improvement. The role requires specialized certifications and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams in a hospital environment.

About this Job:

Med Star Health is looking for an Interventional

Radiology Technologist

to join our team! This is a PRN Day shift CVIR lab- interventional and vascular procedures.

To cover full time rad tech days off/ PTO and open available shifts. Cover call for at least 1 holiday. Holiday call hours are 8am-4pm This is a highly skilled technical and professional position which assists with all invasive cardiovascular procedures and other specialized interventional procedures under the direction of the Interventional Radiologist, Cardiologist and Vascular Surgeon and in accordance with established protocols.

The Vascular-Interventional Radiographer must be proficient in scrubbing procedures and the use of imaging, processing, and patient care-related equipment. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how Med Star Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:
Operates and documents all aspects of the Cath Lab including all procedures performed in the Cath Lab. Functions as a contributing member of the Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory team, working in conjunction with Vascular surgeons, cardiologists, radiologists, registered nurses, and cardiovascular technologists. Provides the technical skills necessary to assist the physician in performing Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization procedures. Provides a safe environment for the patient during their Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization procedures.

May function as a Scrub Assistant, ensuring maximum compliance to principles of aseptic/sterile technique by self and members of the team. Ensures adequate floor and room stock are available for imaging procedures. Assists in the recording, storing, retrieval and analyzing data obtained during the interventional cardiovascular procedures. Assists in monitoring patients. Including Hemodynamic data/ECG/Angiographic data. Recognition of changes of the above, documenting as necessary and reporting to physician and other team members in a time sensitive fashion.

Assists with preparation of radiologic and other laboratory equipment to be used during the procedure while adhering to the principles of aseptic/sterile technique. Maintains and evaluates equipment, and troubleshoots equipment as needed. Responsible for the proper use and operation of all related interventional equipment. Properly positions patient for procedure and informs patient what to expect during the procedure as well as any instructions that the patient needs to follow.

Participates in data collection and results reporting for ongoing quality improvement.

Maintains a clean, safe, prepared work environment. Prepares room for procedure. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and procedure table. Restocks and requests room supplies that have dwindled. Checks drug supplies and informs the appropriate person of what needs to be replenished.

Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends continuing education programs to maintain certification. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted time for completion.

Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate Provides department/unit with information and knowledge…