Interventional Rad Tech - Heart Institute

AVIR; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health in Nebraska is seeking an Interventional Radiologic Technologist to perform specialized radiographic procedures in accordance with policy and standards. The role emphasizes quality imaging, patient safety, and collaboration with cardiology during interventions.

The position requires Nebraska licensure as a Medical Radiographer or temporary license within 18 months, ARRT eligibility or registration, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited two-year program in radiologic technology.
• State license as Medical Radiographer or temporary license within 18 months (Nebraska).
• ARRT registration required or eligible; BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and reason for examination to evaluate appropriateness.
• Transports and prepares patients, performs venipuncture for contrast administration.
• Operates imaging equipment and ensures radiation safety per protocols and patient age considerations.
• Prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist and maintains patient privacy and comfort.
• Assists cardiologist during interventional procedures and maintains sterile fields as needed.
• Performs department calls and participates in ongoing education and development.

Skills

ARRT registration eligible

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited two-year radiologic technology program

Job description

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Job Title:

Interventional Radiologic Tech

Cost Center:

Heart Institute Services

Job Description:

The Interventional Radiologic Technologist is responsible for completing specialized radiographic procedures in accordance with organizational policies and established professional standards of care. This position is accountable for the quality of the examinations completed utilizing specialized knowledge, judgment and critical thinking skills necessary to obtain accurate diagnostic images.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited two-year program in radiologic technology.
• State Required: Current Medical Radiographer license or Temporary Medical Radiographer as defined by 16-006.04 Nebraska Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure 18 months after date of issuance and not renewable.
• Registration or registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• GPH Required/Preferred: BLS certification required.

Work Environment

• Clinical setting with exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous chemicals, dangerous fumes, radiation, medical gasses, and dimly lit areas.
• Constant use of computerized equipment.

Physical Demands

1. Sit frequently.
2. Stand and/or walk frequently.
3. Bend, stoop and crouch frequently.
4. Reach floor-overhead frequently.
5. Ability to hear, speak and see within normal limits for age and gender.
6. Manual dexterity required within normal limits for age and gender.
7. Lifts up to 50 pounds waist to shoulder height frequently.
8. Carries up to 10# 100 feet occasionally.
9. Pushes and or pulls 20 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently.

Essential Functions

• Reviews, obtains and records patient history and reason for examination. Interprets the information needed to evaluate appropriateness of examination ordered. Tailors the examination to meet the specific needs of the patient relative to physical abilities and age-specific needs. When performing procedures requiring the use of intravenous contrast media, reviews the patient's lab values indicating renal function and consults the cardiologist with abnormal findings. Reconciles the patient's list of at home medications finding any conflicts with the use of contrast media.
• Transports patients in a safe manner. Assists the patient in preparation for the examination or procedure in a professional manner ensuring patient privacy and comfort. Performs venipuncture on patients receiving examinations requiring the use of intravenous contrast media. When doing interventional procedures is required to prepare sterile field and assist the cardiologist as needed.
• Operates equipment in compliance with manufacturing specifications, selecting proper technical factors based on the patient's body habitus, pathology, age and physical abilities and limitations. Provides radiation protection for the patient and fellow employees being cognitive of age specific issues related to radiation protection.
• Demonstrates anatomy requested per examination adhering to department examination protocols and standards of care. Demonstrates competency in clinical function related to assessment, treatment and care of patients. Is knowledgeable in the use of intravenous contrast media and treatment of adverse reactions.
• Prepares completed images for reading by interpreting physician. Demonstrates competency in using all software applications necessary in the completion of the examination.
• Takes department call as assigned.
• Demonstrates commitment to continual learning, growth and development by participating in continuing education activities and staying abreast of changing technology, new procedures and protocols.
• Employee performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors each and every day.

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