Interventional Radiology Technologist

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in the United States is seeking an Interventional Technologist to independently perform or assist in cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular-interventional procedures. You will prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws and institutional policy.

The role includes administering ionizing radiation for diagnostic or therapeutic use, performing radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, and acquiring data

Qualifications

• Demonstrates commitment to patient safety and radiologic protocols.
• Experience with diagnostic radiography or interventional imaging is a plus.
• Mentoring healthcare students or staff is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper patient identification and exam preparation.
• Follows imaging protocols and ALARA principles to optimize safety and care.
• Administers medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluates image quality and ensures data transfer/archiving.
• Educates and mentors students and other health care providers.

Skills

Patient safety

Imaging protocols

ALARA principles

Education/mentoring

Job description

Job Summary

up 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 Summary

up 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 Duties

• Ensures 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