Interventional Radiology Technologist
Full‑time – Days
Facility: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department: Special Procedures
Job Family: Allied Health
Work Shift: Days
Pay: $15,000 Sign‑on Bonus and Relocation Assistance available
Summary
Performs invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures and is responsible for the operation and quality assurance of film processing, patient monitoring and the x‑ray equipment. Participates in the daily activities of the section by assisting as a scrub, float, and imaging technologist.
Major Job Functions
- Fully competent to perform all procedures within the Special Procedures section of invasive diagnostic, neurodiagnostic, interventional radiology and neurointerventional procedures
- Demonstrates competency and efficiency in the treatment, care and interaction with all patients to include adolescents, adults and geriatrics
- Fully competent in the technical operation of equipment
- Serves as liaison between the floor nurse, unit secretary and attending physicians regarding orders, procedures, scheduling, status of procedures, and other related questions or concerns
- Assesses the patient, reviews chart for orders and lab results, loads any pertinent prior imaging, and insures completion of Radiant in Epic. Communicates with the Interventionalist regarding availability of all the above.
- Prepares the patient for their procedure, answers questions within scope of practice and directs other questions to Interventionalist
- Provides a safe environment to include, but not limited to, radiation exposure, contrast administration and infection control guidelines/Universal precautions
- Maintains accurate record of patient care
- Responsible for adding charges, beginning and ending each procedure in the computer system to ensure proper patient billing for services
- Responsible for maintaining professional growth to include current methodology of procedures, equipment and techniques. Maintains annual mandatory hospital training
- Maintains exceptional guest relations with patient, visitors, hospital staff and medical staff to include the use of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you)
- Actively participates in the clinical education of student technologists
- Monitors quality of care based on ongoing monitoring; strives for continuous improvement. Performs QA of exams prior to sending to Physician for dictation. Actively participates in Department’s Performance Improvement projects
- Actively participates in helping the department reach patient satisfaction goals by providing quality care, explaining procedures, and performing procedures in a timely manner
- Promotes teamwork within the department by assisting in all areas and using effective communication
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Formal Training:
- ARRT (R) required
- Cardiovascular Interventional (CV) or Vascular Interventional (VI) registry required
Work Experience:
- One year of work experience required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrates technical skills and expertise
- Verbal and written skills required
- Demonstrates good patient care
- Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development and understands the range of treatment needed for all age groups
- Provides care based on the patient’s developmental needs
- Experienced in the treatment of and interacts effectively with patients of all ages to include newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics
Physical Requirements
- Good hearing, ability to communicate orally, visual acuity, motor coordination and manual dexterity
- Good physical and mental stamina to perform duties and responsibilities
- Must have ability to assume awkward positions
- Must have mobility to respond to emergency situations
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Must be able to bend and lift 100 lbs with frequent lift/carry objects up to 50 lbs
- Wears lead lined apron for extended periods of time
- Work requires moving of equipment and patients, exposure to radiation, and patient contact
- May be subject to occupational exposure to include skin, eye, mucous membrane or parental contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
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Required Licenses and Certifications
RT(R)(CI)(VI) – American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity