Interventional Radiology Tech: Precise Procedures & Care

sluhn; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an Interventional Radiology Technologist to assist Radiologists during procedures, ensure patient care continuity, and manage imaging data. The role requires ARRT certification and experience in IR, with CPR training within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities include documenting clinical observations, utilizing RIS/HIS and PACS, and educating patients about examinations. Training opportunities for students are available where applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT-accredited program and ARRT registered.
• Minimum 1 year as staff technologist; interventional radiology experience preferred.
• CPR certification within 6 months of hire.
• History of computer usage experience.

Responsibilities

• Directly assists Radiologist during all interventional radiology procedures as directed by the supervisor.
• Responsible for the continuity of care of patients while in the interventional radiology section.
• Communicates clinical observations to Radiologist during procedures.
• Maintains competence in RIS/HIS modules relevant to job.
• Injects contrast for procedures per department policy.
• Provides educational information to patients regarding their examination.
• Trains students in their specified technology when site applies.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development via in-services and/or continuing education.
• Adheres to downtime procedures to ensure complete and accurate information for PACS.
• Trains in sterile and sharps technique.
• Ensures quality of digital images sent to PACS and verifies patient data before sending.
• Maintains competence in using the Patient Transport System.
• Procedures support 90% Press Ganey goal with patient education and follow-up.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Patient care

Radiology procedures

Education/training patients

Education

ARRT certification

ARRT program graduate

Tools

RIS/HIS

PACS

Patient Transport System

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an Interventional Radiology Technologist to assist Radiologists during procedures, ensure patient care continuity, and manage imaging data. The role requires ARRT certification and experience in IR, with CPR training within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities include documenting clinical observations, utilizing RIS/HIS and PACS, and educating patients about examinations. Training opportunities for students are available where applicable.