Interventional Radiology Technologist - Days

Live Well Homecare; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks an IR Technologist I to perform and assist with cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular-interventional procedures, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation. The role involves operating imaging and monitoring equipment, administering medications, and maintaining sterile technique.

Responsibilities include evaluating images, managing intra-arterial access, and monitoring hemodynamic data while educating healthcare providers and students in radiation safety and patient

Qualifications

• ARRT-R certified with additional certifications for advanced procedures.
• Education includes a specialty training program in radiologic technology.
• ACLS and PALS certifications are required for certain specialties.

Responsibilities

• Obtain correct patient identification, prepare for exams, and document clinical history.
• Utilize imaging protocols, optimize technical factors, and apply ALARA principles.
• Administer medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate image quality, verify data transfer, and assist with diagnostic or interventional procedures.
• Maintain intra-arterial access and monitor physiological parameters.
• Record hemodynamic data, perform manual hemostasis, and operate quality control devices.
• Follow sterile techniques and record procedural data accurately.
• Participate in physiological monitoring and initiate ACLS protocols when necessary.

Skills

ARRT-R certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Technical proficiency

Patient care

Education

Radiologic technology program

Job description

Role Summary

The IR Technologist I performs and assists with cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular-interventional procedures, ensuring patient safety and proper documentation. They operate imaging and monitoring equipment, administer medications, and maintain sterile technique. The role involves evaluating images, managing intra-arterial access, and monitoring hemodynamic data. They educate healthcare providers and students, and follow protocols for radiation safety and patient care.

Role Summary

The IR Technologist I performs and assists with cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular-interventional procedures, ensuring patient safety and proper documentation. They operate imaging and monitoring equipment, administer medications, and maintain sterile technique. The role involves evaluating images, managing intra-arterial access, and monitoring hemodynamic data. They educate healthcare providers and students, and follow protocols for radiation safety and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Obtain correct patient identification, prepare for exams, and document clinical history.
• Utilize imaging protocols, optimize technical factors, and apply ALARA principles.
• Administer medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate image quality, verify data transfer, and assist with diagnostic or interventional procedures.
• Maintain intra-arterial access and monitor physiological parameters.
• Record hemodynamic data, perform manual hemostasis, and operate quality control devices.
• Follow sterile techniques and record procedural data accurately.
• Participate in physiological monitoring and initiate ACLS protocols when necessary.

Qualifications & Skills

Certified by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT-R), with additional certifications for advanced procedures. Relevant education includes a specialty training program in radiologic technology. ACLS and PALS certifications are required for certain specialties. The role requires technical proficiency, patient care skills, and knowledge of radiation safety and sterile procedures.