Interventional Radiology Technologist

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health is seeking an Imaging Technologist to support IR, OR28, vascular and neuro-interventional procedures. Responsibilities include imaging guidance, radiation safety, and documentation in PACS for adult and geriatric patients.

Requirements include ARRT/RCIS credentials, CPR/ACLS within six months, and a strong customer service orientation. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA Council of Education radiologic technology program or RCIS credential.
• CPR within six months of hire.
• ACLS within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient information with strict confidentiality.
• Follow hospital safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors and employees.
• Follow infection prevention policies.
• Communicate in a manner that minimizes conflict.
• Adhere to Radiation Policy and Alabama Radiation Control rules.
• Maintain currency on operation of medical devices.
• Document patient information in PACS correctly.
• Charge correct patient accounts for exams and supplies.
• Ensure competency in all exams and maintain stock with IRCoder.
• Operate imaging equipment in IR, OR28, and neuro-interventional suites.

Skills

Basic typing and computer skills

Customer service oriented

Call support to the hospital within 30

Education

Graduate of AMA Council of Education radiologic technology program or RCIS credential

CPR within six months of hire

ACLS within six months of hire

Undergraduate degree

ARRT VI Certification

Tools

PACS System

IRCoder

Windows OS

Job description

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Job Description Summary

***$15,000 Sign On Bonus***

Assists physician in a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures as they pertain to OR 28, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology, and Neuro-Endovascular cases. Assists with adult diagnostic angiography and interventions. Provides support for and technical assistance in sheath insertion, groin sealant/stabilization, as they pertain to OR 28, Vascular Surgery, IR, and Neuro-Endovascular procedures. Able to provide imaging support during percutaneous biopsies. Is a collaborative member of the team, who is expected to function in the roles of scrub, monitor, and fluoroscopy tech using both single and biplane venues. Provides support during minimally Invasive Guide Wire and Catheter Based Procedures. Provides care to adult and geriatric patient population. Operates all the equipment in the IR, OR28, and neuro-interventional suites. Observes all radiation safety rules concerning all patients, co-workers, self and others.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s infection prevention policies.
• Independently handles communications in a manner, which decreases conflict.
• Is familiar with and follows hospital wide Radiation Policy and rules set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health Division of Radiation Control
• Stays current on correct operation of medical devices and associated materials
• Uses the PACS System in documenting correctly and accurately patient information to insure the quality of patient care.
• Uses the computer system correctly in charging the correct patient account with correct exams and supplies.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all exams in the department. Has taken the initiative to insure one’s own competency with each exam.
• Evaluates and maintains stock levels needed to perform daily procedures using IRCoder computer program.

Direct Reports (supervised positions)

• None

Qualifications

Minimum Experience Required

• Registered as a Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Minimum Experience Preferred

• Two (2) or more years of imaging experience

Minimum Education Required

• Graduate of a recognized, approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in radiologic technology or credentialed through Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).
• CPR within six (6) months of hire
• ACLS within six (6) months of hire

Minimum Education Preferred

• Completion of a undergraduate degree
• Completion of ARRT (VI) Certification

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic typing and computer skills.
• Experience in operating personal computers in a Windows environment.
• Customer service oriented.
• Annual completion of competency requirements.
• Call support to the hospital within 30 minutes of notification.

Shift
Day

Shift Details

First

FTE
1

Type
Regular

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