Radiology Tech, Interventional Radiology

Radiology Tech, Interventional Radiology, Full Time

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$37.50/hr - $56.25/hr

$10,000 sign‑on bonus!

• Produces radiographs of technical quality to demonstrate primarily the peripheral, viscera, and neurovascular system, with occasional work in non‑vascular imaging performed in the Special Procedure Laboratory.
• Selects, implements, and modifies exam technical factors to produce diagnostic radiographs, utilizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiographic technology.
• Demonstrates technical skill as a scrub technologist.
• Performs technical function pertaining to, and stays abreast of, equipment, tray preparation, and contrast media.
• Demonstrates skills in the operation of equipment.
• Performs scout film.
• Set‑up, program, operate film changer.
• Set‑up, program, operate digital imaging computer.
• Provides a clean procedure environment to ensure that procedures are performed in an aseptic fashion.
• Assists credentialed radiologists in imaging and revascularization procedures.
• Works with credentialed radiologists in angiography and revascularization procedures; uses skill in proper use of procedural supplies to maintain successful revascularization.
• Provides technical support to credentialed angiographers in implementation of vanguard technologies, i.e., atherectomy, stent placements, new devices.
• Understands atherosclerotic disease process and conveys understanding to other caregivers as required; uses knowledge to enhance technical performance.
• Understands bleeding factors and the risks that may arise when a patient is treated with angioplasty, atherectomy, or thrombolytic agents, and conveys understanding to other caregivers as required.
• Prepares equipment, tray preparation, and contrast media for ordered exams.
• Provides personal flexibility to the needs of the patient, providing as requested procedure support, and timely on‑call response.
• Assists in inventory management of the area, using knowledge of on‑site inventory and availability lags of necessary supply items.

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Registration.
• Knowledge/sterile technique.
• Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
• 1 hour annually in stroke care.

• Proficient in the operation of basic angiographic equipment.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• ARRT Registry.
• CPR Certification.
• IDNS License.

• Able to respond to request to work on short notice.
• Flexible in starting times to meet demand.
• Willing to work overtime as requested.
• Pregnancy precludes fluoroscopy work with patients.
• Advance knowledge of anatomy, radiographic equipment, vascular and interventional procedures.

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