Interventional Rad Tech - Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Brown Medicine; Providence (RI); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brown University Health seeks an experienced Radiologic Technologist to support interventional radiology and angiographic procedures. You will assist physicians, maintain aseptic technique, and manage equipment setup, patient positioning, and contrast monitoring.

The role requires two years of formal radiologic training, RI licensure, and experience with catheterization procedures. You will work in a hospital setting, upholding safety standards and contributing to patient care across life spans.

Formación

• Two years of formal training in a School of Radiologic Technology or equivalent.
• Must be Registered Radiologic Technologist with current license to work in the State of Rhode Island.
• Three months training in aseptic techniques and training in specialized catheterization studies.

Responsabilidades

• Assists the radiologist in the diagnosis of diseases as requisitioned by patients’ physician.
• Assists radiologist in carrying out interventional and angiographic procedures.
• Maintains aseptic conditions during special procedures.
• Performs scrub duties and circulating duties during procedures involving selective catheterization of arteries with digital and radiographic equipment.
• Sets up surgical trays, supplies and equipment and passes instruments as required.
• Prepares and drapes patient and positions patient.
• Monitors reaction to iodine contrast injection and checks peripheral pulses.
• Sets up and operates high‑pressure injector and assists in operation of all diagnostic equipment.
• Maintains and input in hospital information systems and trains new staff as needed.

Conocimientos

Aseptic techniques

Catheterization procedures

Educación

Formal training in Radiologic Technology (2 years)

Registered Radiologic Technologist (RI license)

Descripción del empleo

**Eligible for up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus**

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the interventional radiologists and the Manager, Medical Imaging, and following established procedures, perform vascular and interventional exams. Ensures functional integrity of equipment. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital’s mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Core Success Factors

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the radiologist in the diagnosis of diseases as requisitioned by patients’ physician. Assists radiologist in carrying out interventional and angiographic procedures.
Maintains aseptic conditions during special procedures.
Performs scrub duties and circulating duties during special procedures involving selective catheterization of arteries perfomed in conjunction with the use of the digital and radiographic equipment.
Sets up surgical trays, supplies and equipment. Anticipates needs for instruments and passes instruments, as required. Observes and reassures patient prior to and during surgical procedures.
Prepares and drapes patient. Positions patient. Observes for reaction to iodine contrast injection. Checks peripheral pulses periodically. Assists in the set up of the EKG/pressure monitor, when needed. Follows prescribed techniques and procedures and has emergency drugs and equipment available, as necessary. Sets up and operates high-pressure injector. Assists fellow technologist in operation and sets up of all diagnostic equipment. Adjusts equipment, as required, to insure proper operation.
Adjusts immobilization devices, assembles equipment supplies as required. Positions and operates equipment for required length and intensity of exposure. Observes patient and reports pertinent information.
Washes, cleans, and sends instruments to Central Supply. Prepares laboratory and equipment (cleaning with proper hospital disinfectants) for next scheduled procedure. Makes requests and stocks required supplies.
Maintains expiration dates, as per Shelf Life of Supplies Policy A-11.
Sends images to PACS, develops film, as necessary. Prepares reports and maintains records of services rendered. Ensures proper charge codes are on the requisitions. Orders and tracks on RIS. Ensures proper input in HI-IQ data system.
Trains or assists in training new staff members.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area.
Calls service and logs data for equipment, when needed.
Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives.
Performs all essential functions with consideration of the age-specific needs of the geriatric, adult, and adolescent patient. Fosters patient and family centered care and imaging services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital’s mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.
Performs duties of X-ray technologist involving the most advanced X-ray techniques, using both fixed and portable equipment.
Performs other related duties, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of formal training in a School of Radiologic Technology or equivalent. Must be Registered Radiologic Technologist with current license to work in the State of Rhode Island. Three months training in aseptic techniques and training in specialized catheterization studies.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of the aging processes, human development states and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE

One year of Angiography experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including safety equipment and protective clothing.
Walks and stands intermittently throughout the day. Subject to electrical and energy hazards. May lift and position patients and lift supplies up to 50 pounds

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

PAY RANGE

$39.56-$65.28

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

LOCATION

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

WORK TYPE

8-430p with rotating evening and weekend call

WORK SHIFT

Day

DAILY HOURS

8 hours

DRIVING REQUIRED

No