INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST I

The University of Kansas Hospital; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Interventional Radiologic Technologist I to join their dynamic team. This role involves assisting in diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures in a fast-paced surgical environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in radiologic technology and be committed to maintaining high standards of patient care and safety. You will be responsible for ensuring proper sterile preparation, documentation, and adherence to safety protocols. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Competence in assisting during physician supervised procedures.
• Maintaining professional and technical competency in radiologic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic imaging procedures.
• Ensure proper documentation and patient safety during procedures.

Skills

Assisting in diagnostic imaging procedures

Sterile field preparation

Documentation of patient charges

Radiation protection practices

Patient safety procedures

Education

High School Graduate

Radiologic Technology Graduate

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Tools

Inventory tracking system

Job description

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST I

Job ID: R-43123 Job Type: Full time Location: Kansas City, Kansas

Position Summary / Career Interest:

This specialty certified technologist assists in the performance of diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic radiologic and ultrasonic guided imaging procedures. This technologist is highly trained in working in surgical type work environments and is specifically trained to work in a sterile field. This job description has been approved by the Radiology Director, Chairman of Radiology, and Executive Committee of the Medical Staff.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Must maintain competence in assisting during physician supervised procedures with proper sterile preparation of patient access areas, procedure trays and miscellaneous supplies and devices used during the procedure.
• This technologist is also accountable for ensuring the proper documentation of the use of contrast material and ensuring there is appropriate documentation related to patient charges.
• Must maintain professional, clinical, and technical competency to perform radiologic diagnostic imaging procedures incorporating access techniques developed for specific vascular (arterial and venous), spinal, neurological and general chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremity locations.
• Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by the supervisor, nurse manager or director
• The technologist follows all organizational policies in regard to confidentiality, HIPPA and maintaining a safe and protected work environment.
• The technologist is responsible for reporting any action that is detrimental to co-workers, patients, physicians and this organization.
• The technologist is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Rooms and equipment should be properly cleaned prior to each procedure.
• Organizational policies for infection reduction are to be closely followed and maintained.
• This technologist is personally responsible for maintaining required state and national licensure as a technologist, certification for life support response and IV competence.
• This technologist is required to be able to understand and utilize the inventory tracking system and be able to order supplies when the opportunity presents.
• This technologist is responsible for maintaining proper radiation protection (apron, thyroid, glasses) and ensuring that personal radiation monitoring device is worn appropriately at all times during procedures.
• This technologist participates with patient safety by participating in “time out” procedures, post procedure “huddles” and abiding by the organizational policies and guidelines related to Culture of Safety.
• This technologist position does require participating in regular on-call responsibilities and is frequently required to stay and work overtime to provide coverage to complete patient care needs.
• This technologist will participate in the training process developed for technologist preceptorship and provide assistance to Radiology residents as requested.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Radiologic Technology Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• 1 or more years of broad interventional exposure

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) within 90 Days
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 3 years of hire or transfer in order to continue employment

Knowledge Requirements

• Second language preferred

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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