Interventional Radiology Tech

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN seeks a Radiology Technologist to perform radiology examinations and interventional procedures, including on-call coverage. You will review records, prepare equipment, and explain procedures with compassionate patient care.

You will operate imaging devices, assist physicians during procedures, ensure image quality, and maintain documentation and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient\'s medical record prior to each examination to obtain and record identifying information required for the procedure and patient records.
• Determines equipment/supply requirements and tests special equipment such as contrast media injectors, program selectors, and film changers to ensure correct operation.
• Informs and explains examination purposes and procedures to the patient prior to testing in a caring, compassionate manner.
• Performs routine radiology and special procedure examinations as ordered by physician, prepares patient, operates imaging equipment, assists during procedures, monitors patient condition, and ensures patient safety and image quality.
• Documents care based on standards of care and practice and/or clinical priorities for documentation (assessment, radiology procedure, and patient response).
• Confers and collaborates with patient/family/hospital staff in a courteous manner, promoting patient satisfaction.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient information and adheres to HIPAA and related policies.
• Responds to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Maintains department records, utilizes the patient computer system, and ensures data entry and PACS transmission.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement and collects quality data for monitoring performance.
• Provides support to radiology and other staff, assists in orientation of new staff and students, and participates in unit based improvement activities.
• Assists in care and maintenance of equipment and reports malfunctions; maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and personnel.

Job description

A Brief Overview

Performs radiology examinations and interventional diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to produce radiographs within the special procedures areas. Provides on-call and callback coverage as required.

A Brief Overview

Performs radiology examinations and interventional diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to produce radiographs within the special procedures areas. Provides on-call and callback coverage as required.

What You Will Do

• Reviews patient's medical record prior to each examination to obtain and record identifying information required for the procedure and patient records. Demonstrates knowledge and skills and maintains competencies required to provide care appropriate to age of the patients served within department.
• Determines equipment/supply requirements and test special equipment such as contrast media injectors, program selectors, and film changers to ensure that equipment elements are timed and synchronized to operate at desired intervals. Exercises judgment in selecting proper equipment/computer settings.
• Informs and explains examination purposes and procedures to the patient prior to commencement of testing in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner.
• Performs routine radiology and special procedure examinations as ordered by physician, consistent with patient care policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices, patient safety practices and departmental activities. * Preps patient for procedure ensuring compliance to principles of maintaining sterile/aseptic technique by self and members of the team. * Operates a variety of imaging and radiographic equipment in the performance of interventional diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to produced desired images. * Performs diagnostic procedures as qualified by education, skill, competency, and experience. Assists physician and radiology staff during procedure. * Monitors patient condition and equipment during procedure. * Reports adverse or any unusual reactions or events. * Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards. * Recognizes and corrects technical errors to ensure a clear and accurate recording/image. * Photographs images and processes film/images for viewing in accordance following established procedures. * Ensures accurate documentation in performing and processing all procedures including proper ordering, charging, and computer entry. * Operates the Radiology Information System to enter required test data and patient information, using all appropriate modules with accuracy. * Ensures patient information and images are correctly transmitted to PACS system.
• Documents care based on standards of care and practice and/or clinical priorities for documentation (assessment, radiology procedure, and patient's response during procedure).
• Confers and works collaboratively with patient/family/hospital staff in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Maintains required department records, reports and files. Utilizes patient computer system to enter and retrieve data.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement and to produce the best value service.
• Provides support to radiology and other medical and hospital staff to provide clinical assistance as needed. Assists in orientation and supervision of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment and services as part of their training.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment and participates in unit based performance improvement activities which includes committees, monitoring and follow-up.
• Assists in care and maintenance of equipment and effective utilization of supplies. Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Prepares or cleans patient rooms by changing linens, stocking supplies and wiping off tables and equipment. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, and safety, environment and infection control standards.
• Provides on-call and call back coverage as required.