Interventional Radiology Technologist / Days

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta seeks an experienced Interventional Radiology Technologist. The role provides expert clinical support, leads day-to-day operations, and supports staff orientation and competency development.

Required ARRT licensure, 3+ years of clinical experience with 2 years in the concentration area, and Advanced Certification. .9 FTE (36 hours/week) and BLS cert are expected. Full-time shift coverage with Emory Healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• Current ARRT licensure.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience, and two-year experience in area of concentration.
• Advanced Certification required.
• Minimum expectation: .9 FTE/36 hours per week.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert interventional radiology knowledge and leadership for day-to-day operations.
• Assist supervisor with staff orientation and competency development.
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient care and staff activities.
• Coordinate staffing and communicate needs with nursing units and physicians.
• Maintain high quality care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
• Demonstrate expert practitioner knowledge and serve as a resource when absent.

Skills

Interventional radiology knowledge

Clinical supervision

Staff training

Education

Accredited radiologic technology program

Tools

Radiologic equipment operation

Job description

LOCATION: EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Overview

SHIFT: 6:30 AM-5 PM / FULL-TIME / 40 HOURS

LOCATION: EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.

We Provide

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
• And more!

Description

• Functions as clinical resource to staff and expert interventional technologist practitioner.
• Provides expert knowledge in anatomy and physiology; secondary leadership for day-to-day operations.
• Assists supervisor with completion of staff orientation, staff competency, development of staffing patterns, maintenance of departmental and staff documentation.
• Provides quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
• Monitors the appropriateness of patient care assignments based on patient care requirements and staff competence.
• Communicates with nursing units and physicians concerning patient care needs and scheduling concerns.
• Assists in coordinating staffing schedules and ensuring communication regarding areas of concern.
• Ensures documentation is complete and accurate regarding all aspects of patient care and monitors the adherence to documentation standards.
• Works with Interventional Technologist Supervisor to assure completion of orientation, initial and ongoing competency requirements of each staff member.
• Provides clarification to less experienced patient care staff.
• Demonstrates expert practitioner knowledge and skills.
• Serves as a resource for advanced clinical knowledge.
• Functions independently, can coordinate in Clinical Specialist's absence. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• Current ARRT licensure.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience, and two-year experience in area of concentration.
• Advanced Certification required.
• Minimum expectation: .9 FTE/36 hours per week.
• BLS certification required.

Physical Requirements (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week’s advance notice is preferred.