Interventional Radiology Tech I

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. in New Haven, CT seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in interventional radiology to join our imaging team.

You will perform angiography and related procedures, producing high-quality images for radiologist interpretation while ensuring patient safety and efficient workflow. Requirements include AMA-approved Radiologic Technology education with an AS degree (BS preferred), ARRT RT(R) certification, Connecticut license and CPR, plus hospital radiology

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program; AS degree required, BS degree preferred.
• RT(R) certification by ARRT; Vascular Interventional credentials preferred.
• Connecticut State License and CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs angiography and other imaging procedures.
• Sets up angiographic equipment and verifies physician orders.
• Produces high-quality images for interpretation by radiologists.
• Ensures supplies are available and maintains patient safety.
• Maintains patient records using HIS, RIS, and PACS.
• Ensures cases are scheduled and completed in the RIS.
• Maintains a respectful and professional attitude with staff.
• Participates in teaching opportunities and helps train others.

Skills

IR imaging

PACS knowledge

Anatomy & physiology

Patient care

Education

AS degree in Radiologic Technology

BS degree preferred

Tools

HIS

RIS

PACS

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the supervision of the Interventional Radiology Manager and/or Assistant Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality IR images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures., Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core Success Factors.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Performs a wide variety of technical duties to ensure proper performance of imaging procedures utilizing angiography and other equipment.
• 1.1Properly sets up angiographic equipment so it is ready to function prior to the exam, including selecting correct accession number from the modality work list.
• 2.Produces high quality images during and after procedures to ensure proper anatomy is recorded for physicians to make a diagnosis.
• 2.1Verifies physician orders on requisitions prior to proceeding 100% of the time
• 3.Ensures that all supplies required for individual procedures are available prior to and during exams in order to maximize patient safety and service efficiently.
• 3.1Supplies physicians with all disposable or other equipment to perform procedures.
• 4.Performs various clerical and record keeping functions utilizing the HIS, RIS, PACS, and procedure QA modules in order to maintain integrity and completeness of the patient record and billing.
• 4.1Ensures all cases are properly scheduled, started and completed in the RIS in a timely manner.
• 5.Maintains a respectful and professional attitude with the entire staff involved in the department in order to ensure a smooth running service.
• 5.1Recognizes and performs duties to maximize team effort and patient throughput, such as room prep, restocking supplies, and offering assistance to others when own assignments are completed.
• 6.Performs quality and compassionate patient care, utilizing appropriate age specific standards, in order to ensure patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction
• 6.1Greets patients and introduces self and others to patients
• 7.Utilizes proper safety measures during procedures for all people present in the room to ensure minimum physical risk for patients, self and staff.
• 7.1Wears lead apron during fluoroscopy
• 8.Participates in various teaching and/or learning opportunities in order to further his/her own personal knowledge and to assist in expanding the knowledge of others
• 8.1Receptive to teaching new technologists, residents and student technologists.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program. AS degree required,BS degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine IR imaging techniques and/or experience in complex diagnostic studies such as myelography, venography, biopsies, etc desirable., At least 1 year experience in a hospital radiology department.,

LICENSURE

RT(R) certification by the American Registry of, Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), (may not be on any type of probation). Vascular Interventional (VI) credentials preferred. Connecticut State License and CPR Certification.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Proficient in routine IR imaging techniques, above average knowledge of computer / PACS applications, and good organizational and communication/customer service skills. Extensive understanding of anatomy and physiology is important.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must be able to lift 40 pounds to assist with patient transfers as well as stand and wear a lead apron for extended periods of time.