Interventional Technologist - Full-Time - Days

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an Interventional Technologist to join the Interventional Radiology team. Under direct supervision, you will assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures by performing scrub or circulator responsibilities and ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety.

Your duties include operating and maintaining angiographic equipment, following department protocols, and using independent judgement to determine imaging techniques and patient

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Must maintain hours of continued medical education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical ability to determine best method for tests.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Perform scrub or circulator functions.
• Obtain high quality diagnostic imaging.
• Operate and maintain angiographic and procedural equipment.
• Follow department protocols and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Interventional Technologist works as a member of the Interventional Radiology team of medical professionals. Under the direct supervision of the Interventional Physician, the technologist is responsible for assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures by performing scrub or circulator functions. The Interventional Technologist specializes in obtaining high quality diagnostic imaging and assists in the performance of procedures of an invasive nature that aid in the evaluation and treatment of pathological entities as prescribed by a physician. The Interventional Technologist is responsible for the operation and maintenance of angiographic and supporting procedural equipment and supplies in the department. The technologist performs related functions according to department protocols, and utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.

Education/Experience Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Must maintain required hours of continued medical education.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to develop and maintain a wide variety of cooperative working relationships and conveys information clearly and consistently through verbal and written medium.
• Analytical ability necessary to determine best method of providing requested test based on the specifics of each individual case.

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) with the advanced registry in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography (CI); Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI), or Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography (CV) (or registry eligible).
• If registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 24 months of date of hire.
• Failure to obtain registry within the designated timeframe will result in termination of the Radiology Interventional Technologist position.
• Must maintain a Healthcare Provider certification (BCLS).