Interventional Radiology Technologist

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Diagnostic Radiology Technologist for our Cardiac cath lab at Methodist Hospital. The position offers a sign-on bonus for eligible applicants and involves assisting in interventional procedures while adhering to strict safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will have 0-3 years of relevant experience, BLS certification, and an active RT(R) status. Candidates must be prepared to work four 10-hour shifts with on-call duties.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Proven ability to follow radiation safety protocols.
• Knowledge of complex procedures in interventional radiography.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiologist/interventionalist in procedures.
• Adhere to safety and infection control protocols.
• Document necessary information in EMR.

Skills

Basic Life Support certification

Knowledge of sterile technique

Ability to maneuver equipment

Communicates effectively in a team

Education

Registered Technologist - Radiography, RT(R)

Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license

Job description

Overview

Are you an upcoming diagnostic radiology technologist graduate or recent graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here:

• Four 10-hour shifts 7:00am–5:30pm Monday through Friday with a rotating day off. On-call required, must be within 30 minutes of Methodist. Call is one night per week and every 5th weekend. Rotating call holiday schedule. Position located within the Cardiac cath lab in Methodist Hospital.
• A sign on bonus is available for eligible applicants!

Responsibilities

• Assists radiologist/interventionalist in interventional procedures including acting as scrub tech where appropriate.
• Adheres to all safety and infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Follows radiation safety protocols and is aware of patient dose alert levels and escalation procedure.
• Understands and has knowledge of complex procedures. Demonstrates ability to determine appropriate supplies for procedure and sets up sterile field.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of cross sectional and vascular anatomy.
• Communicates and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team (critical care, ED, Trauma, IP, OP, Nursing, Oncology, Transplant, GI, Neurosurgery, etc).
• Documents necessary information in EMR.

Qualifications

• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
• Requires knowledge of sterile technique and supplies used during interventional exams.
• Requires active status as a Registered Technologist - Radiography, RT(R), through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• May be required to obtain advanced credential in interventional radiography, if applicable.
• Requires current Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license as Radiologic Technologist.
• Experience as a radiologic technologist, preferred.

Onsite

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