Interventional Radiology Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab

Ochsner Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in the United States is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to safely prepare for and scrub into interventional procedures in collaboration with interventional radiologists and nursing staff. You will perform imaging, ensure diagnostic quality, and adhere to radiation safety protocols within a dynamic interventional radiology team.

The ideal candidate has completed an approved radiologic technology program, holds ARRT certification or eligibility, a current state license, and

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.
• ARRT registration or eligibility within 90 days of employment.
• Current unrestricted license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician order and procedure to assure accuracy
• Utilizes radiology information systems to facilitate care
• Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding
• Operates imaging equipment independently according to protocol
• Reviews patient images for diagnostic quality
• Performs timely quality control procedures per regulatory standards
• Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment, maintenance)
• Adapts behavior to the patient population and privacy considerations
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Clinical workflow understanding

Education

Radiologic technology program

Tools

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Job description

Ochsner Health System in the United States is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to safely prepare for and scrub into interventional procedures in collaboration with interventional radiologists and nursing staff. You will perform imaging, ensure diagnostic quality, and adhere to radiation safety protocols within a dynamic interventional radiology team.

The ideal candidate has completed an approved radiologic technology program, holds ARRT certification or eligibility, a current state license, and