Endovascular/ Neuro Endovascular Technologist In Operating Room-Days

Geisinger Clinic; Danville (PA); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Geisinger Clinic seeks an Interventional Radiology Technologist I to support neuroendovascular and vascular procedures at Geisinger Medical Center. The role focuses on assisting neurovascular surgeons in high-acuity cases within a Level I Stroke Center.

Candidates must have ARRT-R certification, graduate from radiologic technology training, and be prepared for growth to IR Technologist II. Annual opportunities include a $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.

Competenze

• ARRT-R certification required; ARRT-VI/CI/CV within 3 years.
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology.
• Bachelor's degree preferred for advancement and scope.

Mansioni

• Ensure patient identification and exam preparation per protocol.
• Apply imaging protocols with ALARA and maintain patient safety.
• Assist in diagnostic, fluoroscopic, or interventional procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and setup for procedures.
• Educate students and health care staff during procedures.
• Monitor physiology and patient status during interventions.

Conoscenze

Interventional radiology procedures

ALARA principles

Patient education

Formazione

Radiologic Technology Certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: No

Job Summary: up to $20,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!!

This position is for an Interventional Radiology Technologist with a primary focus in Neuro Endovascular/ Endovascular procedures. The Neuro Endovascular/ Endovascular Technologist functions as a critical member of the procedural team, directly assisting Neuro Endovascular and Vascular Surgeons in complex, high acuity cases.

GMC is a Level I Stroke Center, providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic management for the full spectrum of neurovascular conditions. The facility also accepts and treats all levels of aortic and peripheral vascular disease, utilizing advanced, state of the art endovascular and surgical techniques.

This posting reflects an opening for an IR Technologist I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include IR Technologist II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Interventional Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of cardiac, neuro, body, and/or vascular-interventional procedures. Interventional Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Interventional Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. Interventional Technologists perform radiographic, fluoroscopic, and other procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner.

Job Duties:

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Assists or performs diagnostic, fluoroscopic, or interventional procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Maintains intra-arterial access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Panning of the procedure table during image production.
• Participates in physiological monitoring of patients.
• Performing manual hemostasis during and after the procedure.
• Operates and ensures the quality control of hemodynamic recording devices, electrocardiogram monitoring equipment/cardiac stimulator, oxygen consumption equipment, and blood analysis equipment.
• Performs non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Maintains and removes peripherally inserted central catheters as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Required Certifications or Licensures:

• Interventional Radiology: Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R) is required. New graduates must obtain primary certification prior to the start date. Advanced certification of ARRT-VI, ARRT-CI, and/or ARRT-CV must be obtained within three (3) years of hire date.
• Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2, including advanced certification, within 36 months of hire.

Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience: Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)Americ