Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Natividad Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, CA seeks a qualified Interventional Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic, interventional, neurovascular, vascular, and radiology procedures under supervision.

The role requires a California Radiologic Technologist license (or ability to obtain) and ARRT certification, with proficiency in sterile technique, image capture, PACS management, and patient care.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing interventional radiology procedures as a certificated Radiologic Technologist.
• Licensure: California Radiologic Technologist license or ability to obtain before start; ARRT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Circulates and scrubs in to assist interventional response teams during diagnostic, interventional, neurovascular, vascular, and radiology procedures.
• Assists physician with invasive diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures using sterile technique and supplies, in the IR suite, operating room and/or bedside.
• Obtains and identifies angiographic images utilizing radiation reducing techniques according to best practice.
• Instructs patient, positions patient and equipment, computes and/or selects technical factors, and obtains images as instructed.
• Manipulates and sends images via the PACS.
• Evaluates patient for contraindications after chart review and labs prior to procedure.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Neurovascular procedures

Radiology imaging

Sterile technique

Vital signs monitoring

Patient instruction

Education

ARRT certification (CV/CI/VI)

California CRT license

ARRT program graduation

Tools

PACS

IR equipment operation

Job description

(Natividad may offer up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent position).

Exam #26/50R18/08SS.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Natividad is seeking to fill full time and per-diem positions for Interventional Radiologic Technologists in the Interventional Radiology Department. This incumbent performs under supervision, scrubs in and performs specialized and routine diagnostic, interventional, neurovascular, vascular, and radiology procedures and performs other related duties.

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Circulates and scrubs in to assist interventional response teams during diagnostic, interventional, neurovascular, vascular, and radiology procedures
• Assists physician with invasive diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures using sterile technique and supplies, in the IR suite, operating room and/or bedside
• Correctly obtains and identifies angiographic images utilizing radiation reducing techniques according to best practice
• Instructs patient, positions patient and equipment, computes and/or selects technical factors, and obtains images as instructed
• Manipulates and sends images via the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS)
• Evaluates patient for contra indications after reviewing chart for complete history and evaluating lab work before procedure begins
• Documents the procedure being performed including vital signs, medications being administered, lab results, allergies, all pertinent information regarding patient, and all supplies being used in electronic medical record
• Assists with the coordination of transporting patients to and from the Interventional Radiology (IR) suite
• Cleans and re-stocks IR suite and maintains proper inventory levels
• Tracks and bills each procedure and associated supplies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required License/Certification: Possession of a valid Radiologic Technologist license issued by the California Department of Public Health or the ability to obtain prior to start and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

(Please ensure the name on your license/certification matches the name on your application, as all licenses/certifications will be verified via primary source).

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Interventional, neurovascular, and vascular procedures
• Specialized diagnostic imaging principles, techniques, methods and equipment relative to angiography procedures
• Structural and organic anatomy, both normal and abnormal
• Radiology principles and practices including anatomy and physiology, radiation protection and physics, and radiographic positioning

Working Knowledge of:

• Methods of positioning patients for radiographic and specialized diagnostic imaging exposures
• Scrub procedures, including patient positioning, prep, table set-up, draping, and supply selection
• Regulatory requirements regarding Radiologic Technologist and radiation safety
• Age specific competency in providing care to the patient

Some Knowledge of:

• The use of office automation equipment, including computers and business software, for communication and productivity purposes
• Skill and Ability to:
• Understand physician orders to properly organize necessary equipment, supplies, positioning, and prior patient safety testing
• Perform all phases of Interventional Radiologic procedures including assisting as an IR scrub technician
• Operate all radiology equipment, such as, radiographic machines, radiographic/fluoroscopic machines, Interventional Radiology associated equipment, associated surgical equipment, and image processors
• Use professional judgment and critical thinking when performing procedures
• Recognize and resolve equipment problems and discrepancies
• Immediately be able to recognize and alert the physician operator to serious endovascular complications such as, vessel dissection or perforation, air embolus, wire fractures, balloon rupture, stent or foreign body travel, and/or procedural pseudo aneurysms
• Perform hemodynamic stability by correctly performing vessel closure and/or manual compression without compromise of the vessel

EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience:

One (1) year of experience performing interventional radiology procedures as a certificated Radiologic Technologist.

Education:

Graduation from a certified/accredited American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) program.

License:

Certification as a California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT), California Fluoroscopy certification, and any one of the following certifications is highly desirable:

• ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)
• ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)
• ARRT Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

SPECIAL NOTES

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at [phone].
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a Per-Diem position, your salary range is $62.998-$86.043 per hour and you will not be eligible for the benefits.