Interventional Radiologic Tech - Cath Lab

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine seeks an experienced Interventional Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic and interventional procedures with strict sterile technique. You will acquire all imaging and post-processing, and provide on-call emergency coverage.

Qualifications include graduation from a Medical Imaging Program, ARRT registration, and BLS certification. The role demands patient monitoring, accurate documentation, and teaching radiography students in a fast-paced lab.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program required.
• Current radiography license as required by the state.
• ARRT registration or eligibility within hire/6 months depending on state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor hemodynamics and interpret data during procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and prepare entry sites for procedures.
• continuously monitor ECG and vital signs, documenting findings for the physician.
• Be on-call for emergent procedures and participate in the on-call rotation.
• Document procedures accurately and manage inventory.
• Instruct radiography students in clinical settings and participate in education.

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient monitoring

Radiographic imaging

ECG interpretation

Education

Medical Imaging Program graduate

ARRT Registered Radiography Technologist

BLS Certification

Job description

Provides technical assistance in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures utilizing sterile and aseptic technique. Acquires all imaging and post processing. Provides emergency services on call.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.

2. Must possess current Radiography license as required by state board where services will be provided

MD: Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians

OH: Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology

PA: No state license is required

WV :Radiography License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.

1. Must be Nationally certified as defined by location where services will be provided:

MD: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire

OH: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire

PA: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within Six (6) months of graduation from Medical Imaging program.

WV: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire.

1. Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire

2. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) within one year of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year of experience as an interventional radiologic technologist.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Monitors and interprets Hemodynamic monitoring.
2. Observes sterile technique while assembling supplies necessary for physicians and other lab personnel involved to scrub and enter the lab without infraction 100% of the time.
3. Maintains the confidentiality of the patient and unit information, without infraction, as monitored by supervision.
4. Prepares entry site applicable to the procedure using sterile technique
5. Continuously monitors patient’s ECG and blood pressure while documenting and advising the physician of any and all activity in an accurate and timely manner and providing documentation that will become part of the patient’s permanent record.
6. Participates in the on-call rotation of the laboratory and remains available for emergent procedures 24 hours a day.
7. Acts as the laboratory’s code team by initiating resuscitative measures and cardiac defibrillators under the direct supervision of the physician in charge.
8. Correctly documents all procedures performed and utilizes the inventory control system that is established. Correctly bills for all procedures.
9. Participates in educational and in-service opportunities.
10. Instructs radiography students in the clinical setting with regard to patient positioning, technique selection, manipulation of equipment and the use of accessory devices to obtain Radiographic images.
11. Maintains specialization in Neuroradiology and Vascular IR procedures.
12. Participates in Inventory Management of the department.
13. Checks and prepares patient prior to procedure.
14. Participates in performance improvement activities.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to stand for long periods of time while wearing lead aprons.
2. Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds
3. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
4. Ability to differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. The work environment is clinical by nature.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to: moving mechanical parts; airborne particles, body fluids, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
3. Maintains Radiation safety.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to communicate with physicians and peers on a professional level
2. Knowledgeable in Sterile Technique.
3. Knowledgeable in acquiring, archiving and transmitting images to data storage system.
4. Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, operating manuals, product information or regulations.
5. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
6. Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization of variables.

The Interventional Radiology Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for interventional radiologic technologists.

To apply for the next level, the interventional radiology technologist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

Level 1

• No experience required.

• All Interventional Radiologic Technologists with less than 12 months of experienceenter at Level one.

Level 2

• Meets requirements for previous level.
• One year of experience.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1.
• Complete Workday course.

Level 3

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Three years of experience.
• Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2.

Level 4

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Five years of experience.
• Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2 and 3

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center:

133 THOM HVI Cardio Invasive Lab

Address:

4605 Maccorkle Ave SW

South Charleston

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.