Neuro IR Technologist - Angiography

Kettering Health Network; South Dale (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking an Angiography/Interventional Radiology Technologist to support physicians during peripheral or neuro diagnostic and interventional procedures. The role involves working with diverse radiographic equipment, ensuring patient care and safety in the Interventional Radiology lab.

This is a high-stress, busy environment with exposure to x-ray; you must rotate on-call duties with a 30-minute response time.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Radiology Program.
• Current ARRT certification in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Ohio Department of Health Radiologic Technologist license.
• BLS certification.
• An excellent knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in high-stress settings.
• Ability to troubleshoot radiographic equipment quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during peripheral or neuro diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Support patient care and safety in the Interventional Radiology lab.
• Operate multiple radiographic equipment types to complete work efficiently.
• Rotate call for emergency procedures with a 30 minute response time.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent judgment

High-stress handling

Education

Accredited Radiology Program

ARRT Diagnostic Radiology Certification

Ohio Radiologic Technologist license

BLS certification

Tools

Radiographic equipment operation

Job description

Job Details

Angiography | Kettering | Full-time | First Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Angiography/Interventional Radiology Technologist will be an individual capable of assisting the physician during peripheral or neuro diagnostic and interventional procedures. The Interventional Radiology Technologist must possess the ability to perform radiographic work on several different types of radiographic equipment so that all work is completed in a competent, timely and efficient manner. He or she will assist with patient care and safety while the patient is in the Interventional Radiology lab environment.

This is highly stressful, very busy patient care area. Exposure to x-ray and blood borne pathogens may occur during Interventional Radiology procedures. Long periods of standing are required with the use of lead aprons, eye protection, and surgical PPE.

The Angiography Technologist will be responsible for rotating call for emergency procedures with a 30 minute response time if employed in the Interventional Radiology Lab.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Radiology Program
• Current certification with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology
• Possesses a current Radiologic Technologist license from the Ohio Department of Health
• BLS certification
• An excellent knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Will need to have excellent communication skills.
• Will need to work well with others and facilitate teamwork.
• Has the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiate independent actions.
• Has the ability to work well in high stress situations.
• Has the ability to work closely with and anticipate the needs of the patient and physician and can trouble-shoot equipment quickly and efficiently.
• Has the ability to tolerate long workdays and call hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year recent hospital Angiographic/Interventional Radiology, or Surgical Radiology Technologist experience

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God's love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.