Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Natividad Medical Center (NMC); Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Natividad Medical Center is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to join the IR department. The role requires scrubbing and circulating for various diagnostic and interventional procedures in a high-acuity setting.

You will assist physicians, manage sterile technique, and handle imaging and patient positioning. Minimum qualifications include a CA Radiologic Technologist license (or ability to obtain) and ARRT registration.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Radiologic Technologist license issued by the California Department of Public Health or the ability to obtain prior to start.
• ARRT certification/registration is required.
• Experience with interventional radiology procedures preferred.

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.
• Obtains angiographic images using PACS and adheres to radiation safety and patient care standards.
• Coordinates patient positioning, prep, and equipment setup for procedures.
• Monitors patient status and documents procedure details in electronic medical record.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Neurovascular procedures

Vascular procedures

Radiology physics

Imaging positioning

Education

Radiologic Technologist license (CA)

ARRT registration

Job description

Position Description Application materials will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled. Please allow up to (2) two weeks for processing of application materials (Postmarks and faxes not accepted). The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future permanent or temporary vacancies as they arise.

Exam #26/50R18/08SS.

Position Description

Position Description

Position Description Application materials will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled. Please allow up to (2) two weeks for processing of application materials (Postmarks and faxes not accepted). The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future permanent or temporary vacancies as they arise. (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.

Examples of Duties

SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITES 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

Examples Of Experience/Education/Training

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