Interventional Radiology Technologist

Geisinger; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an Interventional Technologist to perform and assist with cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular-interventional procedures. The role includes preparing patients, ensuring correct order and documentation, and maintaining ALARA principles to maximize patient safety during imaging and radiation exposure.

Responsibilities include assisting licensed practitioners, educating staff and students, and maintaining intra-arterial access and hemodynamic monitoring equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience with interventional radiology procedures and imaging.
• Familiarity with cardiac, neuro, body and vascular interventional workflows.
• Strong emphasis on patient safety and ALARA.
• Ability to educate students and other health care providers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and identify patients and verify clinical history.
• Administer and document medications and radiation exposure per policy.
• Operate and troubleshoot imaging equipment and monitor data quality.
• Post-process data and ensure proper data archiving/transfer.
• Educate students and other staff on procedures and safety.
• Maintain sterile technique and peri-procedural setup.

Skills

Interventional Radiology

Cardiology imaging

ALARA principles

Patient safety

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Tools

ARRT Certification

Job description

Job Summaryup to $25,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!!

Interventional Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of cardiac, neuro, body, and/or vascular-interventional procedures. Interventional Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Interventional Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. Interventional Technologists perform radiographic, fluoroscopic, and other procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner.Job DutiesEnsures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.Assists or performs diagnostic, fluoroscopic, or interventional procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.Maintains intra-arterial access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.Panning of the procedure table during image production.Participates in physiological monitoring of patients.Performing manual hemostasis during and after the procedure.Operates and ensures the quality control of hemodynamic recording devices, electrocardiogram monitoring equipment/cardiac stimulator, oxygen consumption equipment, and blood analysis equipment.Initiates ACLS protocols as required for cardiac roles.Performs non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.Maintains and removes peripherally inserted central catheters as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table.Records, monitors, and assesses

hemodynamic/electrogram

data collected during procedures.Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.Position DetailsRequired Certifications or Licensures:

Interventional Radiology:Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R) and advanced certification in ARRT-VI, ARRT-CI, or ARRT-CV is required.

Cardiology:Graduate from an accredited cardiovascular technology specialty training program

or

Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)

and

advanced certification of Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months of date of hire.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Geisinger Medical Center campus only) within 6 months of date of hire.EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)

About GeisingerOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.