Interventional Radiology Technologist

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist. You will set up and sanitize rooms, discuss patient history, identify patients accurately, and administer contrast under physician supervision.

ulty responsibilities include CPT coding, billing in Epic/PACS, and maintaining compliance with SOPs. This role requires ND imaging licensure, ARRT, and BLS within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• > ND Medical Imaging License and ARRT certification required; BLS within 90 days of start.
• > Able to prepare and administer contrast under physician direction; charge CPT coding and billing in Epic/PACS.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, prepares and cleans exam rooms before and after procedures.
• Discusses patient history and educates the patient about the exam.
• Ensures correct patient identification using Altru standards.
• Prepares and administers contrast under physician direction.
• Performs pain assessment and follows SOPs.
• Completes charges for exams in Epic/PACS using CPT coding.

Skills

Patient education

Room setup

Contrast administration

Charge coding

Education

ND Medical Imaging License (Board of Examiners)

ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist

BLS Certification

Tools

Epic

PACS

Job description

## Interventional Radiology TechnologistApply: Grand Forks, ND: Full time: Posted Today: R8355**Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.****Location:**Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $32.19 - $48.28**Summary:**The Interventional Radiology Technologist demonstrates and understands the scope of responsibility within their license. They properly identify the patient, appropriately set up for procedures and clean rooms appropriately after the procedure. The Interventional Radiology Technologist confirms, reviews, and prepares orders with correct coding for Physicians.**Essential Job Functions:*** Sets up, prepares and cleans exam rooms before and after patient procedures. Maintains room supplies.* Discusses patient’s history and educates the patient concerning exam.* Ensures inpatients are properly identified by using Altru standards of proper identification.* Prepares and administers contrast under the direction of a Physician according to standard operating procedure.* Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.* Prepares Physician fee slip by coding the specific procedure, staying up-to-date on charging CPT coding system, and completing charges for exam in Epic, and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).* Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.### Certification:* ND Medical Imaging License | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources* Registered Radiologic Technologist | American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources* Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System### Notes:* Temporary ND license accepted prior to start **Language Requirements:**This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members. # **Physical Demands :**• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Stand: Frequently (34-66%)### ### • Walk: Frequently (34-66%)### ### • Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)### ### • Reach: Frequently (34-66%)### ### • Crawl: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)### ### • Twist: Frequently (34-66%)### ### • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)### ### • See: Continuously (67-100%)### ### • Hear: Continuously (67-100%)**Weight Demands:**• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)### ### • Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)### ### • Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)### ### • Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)**Working Conditions:**• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)### ### • Outdoor: Not Applicable### ### • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable**Driving Requirement Definitions:*** **Professional Drivers:** Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.* **Frequent Drivers:** Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.* **Occasional Drivers**: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.* **Infrequent Drivers:** Persons who are generally not expected to drive.**Driving Requirement for this position:**Infrequent Driver# Reference ID: R8355