Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Job Summary

The Interventional Technologist Level 1 collaborates during procedures with physicians and senior technical staff and performs diagnostic and interventional radiographic procedures with the utmost concern for the patient's comfort and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operates complex diagnostic and interventional radiographic equipment.
• Participates in IR procedures within the IR departments, peri-op environments, bedside, and elsewhere as needed.
• Cross-trains and supports the sub-specialties within IR including abdominal procedures, vascular procedures, vascular surgery, Neuro IR, neurosurgery, endoscopic interventions, and cardiac surgery.
• Operates multi-modality imaging equipment to support interventional procedures.
• Ensures proper patient demographics and documentation for appropriate image storage for the medical record.
• Ensures the patient is properly positioned and immobilized, selects proper imaging factors, and utilizes and initiates fluoroscopy.
• Assists physicians during the procedure, including positioning of the table and/or c-arm, set up for power injections, and advanced imaging techniques.
• Calibrates and verifies operation of all equipment to be used during the day and notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions.
• Performs proper post-processing of all images including reformatting and/or DYNA CT and advanced software for overlay, needle-guidance, embo-guidance and/or FUSION.
• Delivers patient care under the scope of license and training.
• Supports procedures by maintaining aseptic conditions preparing procedure trays, associated medications, and equipment in accordance with institutional policies.
• Supports all role groups in handling and management of all labs and specimens obtained during IR procedures including correct labelling and appropriate delivery of samples.
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment and precautions from all hazardous materials (bloodborne pathogens, radiation, etc.).
• Scrubbing in as a second operator as needed to assist the primary physician including catheter/wire management, administration of contrast, and assisting the physician to expedite the case.
• Ensures all hospital and departmental documentation as related to the Image-guided procedure is complete and accurate in a timely manner including EPIC, Nuance, Mobile Aspects, Visage PACS, etc.
• Maintains inventory tracking, utilization and replenishment within the patient's medical record through the division's Inventory management software.
• Maintains procedure area in an orderly manner, prepares equipment, and stocks room supplies for daily use.
• Supports drop-off and pick-up of sterile and soiled supplies between IR, soiled utility, and/or SPD as needed.
• Assists with various tasks related to RFID tagging of product and stocking of medical/surgical supplies in appropriate RFID cabinets.
• Oversees and instructs various personnel and technology students within the department, including precepting new staff.
• Participates in research programs, quality assurance and other quality improvement projects.
• Remains up to date on the latest developments and trends in imaging techniques, procedures and equipment.
• Participates in educational programs and meets state and national requirements for continuing education credits including Radiation Protection per state guidelines.
• Participates in a rotating on-call schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• Maintains professional, effective, and constructive working relations and communication with all departmental staff and other hospital personnel.

Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma in Medical Imaging required
• ARRT(R) required within 180 days of hire
• Massachusetts Rad Tech license required
• BLS within 90 days
• Advanced Modality Licensure (VI/CV) preferred