Interventional Radiology Technologist

Position: Interventional Radiology Technologist - 30h
## Interventional Radiology Technologist - 30hApply:
Springfield, Massachusetts:
Part time:
Posted Today:
R44720
** Sign-on Bonus Eligible  
** We are a 716-bed independent academic medical center. We are the community's major referral hospital, and we provide a wide range of services, including:
* Cancer care
* Critical care medicine
* Digestive disorder care
* Heart and vascular disease care
* Laboratory services
* Neurological disorders
* Obstetrics and gynecology care
* And care for many other injuries, illnesses, and conditions
* Ranked among highest performing hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report
* Among only 1% of hospitals to be recognized by Magnet 4 consecutive times
* Named a top 50 cardiovascular hospital by Watson Health  In addition to our outstanding care for adults, we also treat children with acute and chronic illnesses at Baystate Children's Hospital, which is located on our main Springfield campus.  For more information, please visit us online at:
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** THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE! (some of these advantages may or may not apply to you)
*** Excellent Compensation
* High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
* Sign on bonus (Sign on Bonuses are paid to external hires only; not applicable for internal or company transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after 1 year post separation from Baystate Health)
* Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
* Certification and continuing education reimbursement
* Nursing forgivable loan program
* 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service.
* Life insurance
* First time homebuyer program
* Free money coach advice from a certified professional
* Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym memberships and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
* Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.
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* Summary:

** Under the supervision of the Radiologist and according to established policies and procedures, operates imaging equipment as required, to obtain fluoroscopic images according to Radiologist specifications; will assist the Radiologist in protocols/procedures as required.  The Interventional Radiology Technologist is trained to assist physicians with a wide variety of minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures. The technologist prepares patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, draping and positioning the patient, preparing procedural/testing sites and administering contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.

The technologist works closely with physicians and nurses to assist with monitoring patient conditions continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.  Must be able to provide professional and quality care while following hospital policies, procedures and standards. May be responsible for specific areas of instruction in the training of new staff or others in specialty assigned areas for procedures, protocols, equipment and/or safety issues.
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* Job Responsibilities:

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** CLINICAL DECISION MAKING Utilizes the professional code of ethics with patient and family to establish patient and family relationship(s).  Formulates clinical decision based on the ability to combine theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise for both the non-complex and complex patient.  Identifies one’s own clinical limitations and seeks appropriate internal and external resources to improve patient care.  Performs quality diagnostic exams.  Questions appropriateness of standards of care, policy & procedure and protocols to improve…