Interventional RAD Tech (Casual/PRN)

Nemours Children’s Health System; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health System in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist (Casual/PRN). The position involves performing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures while ensuring patient safety and equipment maintenance.

Qualified candidates will have ARRT registration, a minimum of 6 months experience, and be able to work a flexible schedule. This role is crucial during emergencies and requires participation in quality assurance programs.

Qualifications

• Must be ARRT registered.
• Minimum of 6 months experience required.
• Advanced certification in Vascular-Interventional (VI) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and interventional procedures under supervision.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement programs.
• Ensure patient safety and documentation in the electronic patient record.

Skills

Knowledge of IR imaging protocols

Patient care

Radiation safety techniques

Ability to work well with others

Education

Specialized training beyond high school

ARRT Registration

State of Delaware Radiology Technologist License

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist (Casual/PRN) to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware.

Responsibilities

The Special Procedures/Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist will perform diagnostic, fluroscopic and interventional radiology procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed independent practitioner. The IR Technologist is responsible for patient care and for operation and maintenance of all IR related equipment. The IR technologist reports to the IR Supervisor and the physician leader of the IR section. The IR technologist must be ARRT registered. The IR technologist is in-person.

The IR technologist is responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assurance and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of Nemours.

• Knowledge of IR imaging protocols, universal protocols, sterile field requirements, radiation safety techniques and a working knowledge of all IR equipment and equipment maintenance requirements.
• Responsible for the preparation, administration, and documentation of contrast media per departmental protocols under the direct supervision of a radiologist/physician. Observes patient for allergic reaction after administration of contrast.
• Responsible for screening of patients to be imaged for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health or to the safety of others.
• Responsible for patient safety and reporting unsafe practices and/or incidents that occur in the Radiology Department and the IR suite.
• Responsible for proper identification of all images in the PACS and accurate documentation in the electronic patient record.
• Must have the ability to work well with others.
• Inserts or replaces gastric tubes under fluoroscopic guidance while being supervised by a radiologist.
• Maintains inventory of supplies used in IR.
• Regular attendance is required, and this position is considered essential for purposes of staffing during severe weather emergencies and other natural disasters.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, must have reliable transportation and must be able to work on an on-call basis.
• Position requires radiation protection by wearing lead shielding for the majority of the day, ensuring personal safety while maintaining compliance with radiation safety standards.

Job Requirements

• Specialized (1 year of training beyond high school) required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience required.
• ARRT Registration required upon hire.
• State of Delaware Radiology Technologist License required upon hire.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire.
• Advanced certification in Vascular-Interventional (VI) is preferred.