Interventional Radiology Tech – Special Procedures

UKG; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 94,558,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Specials Technologist to maintain high-quality patient care in the Specials department and throughout the organization. Responsibilities include assisting during interventional procedures, documenting orders, and educating patients.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, ARRT registration, and BLS/ACLS within 6 months. Cardiac cath experience preferred or willingness to cross-train for shared lab, with Virginia pay transparency observed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program (ARRT registered preferred).
• Experience as a registered technologist; cardiac cath experience preferred or willingness to cross-train for shared lab.
• BLS Certification within 6 months.
• ACLS Certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Follows protocols and procedures meeting department standards.
• Works with radiology nurse and radiologists during interventional procedures and angiograms.
• Uses Radiology Information System to complete paperwork and document contrast media reactions.
• Reviews patient charts for physician's orders and follows written/verbal protocols.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and low inventory to supervisor.
• Uses hospital system to enter radiology and laboratory orders, charges, or credits.
• Educates patient and family regarding exam, treatment, and outcome.
• Practices radiation safety in accordance with department policies and keeps exposure ALARA.
• Performs visual preventative safety inspections and reports hazardous conditions.
• Maintains professional appearance and etiquette and flexible scheduling as needed.
• Optimizes patient flow and scheduling add-ons.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Associates or better in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Registered

Job description

UKG is seeking a Specials Technologist to maintain high-quality patient care in the Specials department and throughout the organization. Responsibilities include assisting during interventional procedures, documenting orders, and educating patients.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, ARRT registration, and BLS/ACLS within 6 months. Cardiac cath experience preferred or willingness to cross-train for shared lab, with Virginia pay transparency observed.