Interventional Radiology Technologist Per Diem

sluhn; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Allentown is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to perform IR examinations under supervision, ensuring patient safety and care continuity.

The role requires ARRT-aligned education/eligibility, IR experience preferred, and the ability to work with RIS/HIS software. The position is on-site at St. Luke's IR department with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT-recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible.
• N.J. candidates: registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist or registered Radiology Technologist with a current license if required.

Responsibilities

• Assists Radiologist during interventional radiology procedures as directed by supervisor.
• Ensures continuity of care for patients in the interventional radiology section.
• Communicates clinical observations to Radiologist during procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in RIS/HIS modules relevant to the job.
• Injects contrast per department policy.
• Provides educational information to patients about their exam.
• Provides coverage for CT biopsies as needed.
• Teaches and trains students in the technology when site allows.
• Maintains ongoing professional development and adheres to downtime procedures.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Patient care

Clinical observation

Education

ARRT certification eligibility

Tools

RIS/HIS systems

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Interventional Radiology Technologist performs interventional radiology examinations on patients based on department procedures and under the direction of appropriate supervisor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of interventional radiology procedures as directed by the appropriate supervisor
• Responsible for the continuity of care of patients while they are in the interventional radiology section
• Communicates to Radiologist clinical observations during interventional radiology procedures
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job descriptions
• Injects contrast for interventional radiology procedures in accordance with department policy
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination
• Provides coverage for CT biopsies as necessary
• Teaches and trains students in their specified technology, if site applicable
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs. Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Frequent use of fingers and hands in operating equipment and in charting information. Standing or walking for up to 7 hours per day in 60-minute increments. Sitting for up to 1-hour per day in 15-minute increments. Pushing, pulling and lifting patients up 300 pounds with assistance. Lifting and moving objects up to 40 pounds. Frequent stoops, bends and crouches. Often reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal hearing. Seeing as it relates to normal vision.

Education

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible.
• NJ Candidates: Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist or Registered Radiology Technologist (with a current license issued by the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection).

Training and Experience

IR or Cath Lab experience preferred. On the job cross training is available for this position. Required to obtain advanced Interventional Radiology registry within 1 year of eligibility for registry. Obtain BLS within 3 months of hire. History of computer usage experience required.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.