Interventional Radiology Technologist (Full Time) Jefferson Health Einstein Philadelphia

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Zusammenfassung

Albert Einstein Medical Center is looking for an Interventional Radiographer to perform advanced interventional procedures including vascular angiography and biopsies. The role requires expertise in radiation safety and effective maintenance of equipment. Candidates should have a graduation from an ARRT-approved program and preferably hold advanced certification. The position offers a full-time work schedule with opportunities for benefits, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Qualifikationen

• Two years as an interventional radiographer in a hospital environment preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform interventional procedures such as vascular angiography and biopsies.
• Ensure safety of the patient during examinations.
• Maintain equipment and examination rooms.

Kenntnisse

Interventional procedures

Radiation safety standards

Knowledge of needles and catheters

Sterile techniques

Ausbildung

Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologists program

Advanced ARRT certification preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details: Full Time – 40 hours a week (either 4 10’s or 5 8’s). Body IR and Neuro cases with on‑call requirement.

Essential Functions

• Interact with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Perform interventional procedures such as vascular “non‑cardiac” angiography, drainage, biopsies, nephrostomies, catheter insertions, vascular embolization, and other procedures under the direction of the physician.
• Maintain critical positioning of the patient and equipment during flow of the contrast media to ensure safety of the patient and success of examination results.
• Test special equipment (contrast media injectors and program selectors) for function prior to examination to ensure equipment elements are timed and synchronized at desired intervals.
• Determine equipment requirements for procedures based on the physician’s tentative diagnoses and scout films necessary for preliminary viewing.
• Provide staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards.
• Maintain radiographic and laboratory equipment and examination rooms in appropriate operating condition.
• Perform other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance and/or control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Knowledge of needles, catheters, sterile techniques and drugs needed in each exam.
• Knowledge of techniques, procedures, use of equipment and hospital/departmental policies.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) program or current validated Registration from ARRT in Radiology Technology (R). Two years as an interventional radiographer in a hospital environment preferred.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements

Advanced ARRT certification preferred.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full‑time service or two years of part‑time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part‑time, have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.