Radiologic Technologist - Interventional Radiology - UH Interventional Radiology - University H[...]

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for regular positions working 20 hours or more

Job summary

USA Health Systems in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join their team. The candidate will perform various diagnostic imaging procedures, maintaining high standards of patient care and technical proficiency.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and ARRT certification, alongside experience in diagnostic radiology. Join a dedicated team committed to providing top-tier healthcare to our community, offering innovative treatments and technology to enhance health and well-being.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with completion of an approved course in Radiologic Technology.
• 1 year experience conducting routine diagnostic procedures.
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain imaging equipment and perform routine diagnostic procedures.
• Assist Interventional Radiologist during procedures.
• Explain examination procedures to patients and ensure comfort.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

Patient care

Technical proficiency in imaging equipment

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

C-arm

Ultrasound equipment

Thrombectomy devices

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of related digital image management tasks as necessary, i.e., exceptions, annotations;
• Maintains competency by demonstrating a complete working knowledge of all imaging equipment and supplies, including but not limited to: angiographic Suites, C-arm, ultrasound (for vascular access and for assisting with ultrasound procedures under the direction of the Radiologist), thrombectomy devices, Embolization devices, angioplasty balloons and vascular stents, vascular and non-vascular catheters and guidewires;
• Demonstrates proper positioning for routine and procedural exams;
• Adjusts immobilization devices and equipment, with physician guidance as needed;
• Maintains competency in the performance of high aseptic standards, including competency in scrub procedures and sterile techniques;
• Maintains competency in a variety of radiologic and neurologic diagnostic and interventional examinations performed, appropriate set up, and possible supplies required for each;
• Directly assists the Interventional Radiologist and/or Neuro-interventionalist by functioning in a scrub assistant role during catheter-based procedures; Appropriately labels patient position to reflect correct orientation of images;
• Adjusts technical factors in proportion to patient and body part being examined while minimizing radiation;
• Provides radiation protection to patient, family, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards;
• Reviews requests and written orders checking for special instructions from physicians and consults with physician as needed;
• Pleasantly greets patient, confirming their identity using two identifiers and introducing oneself;
• Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and family, if present;
• Performs advanced modality examinations as assigned;
• Performs vi sual preventive safety inspections of all equipment used and communicates problems to supervisor/assistant director/director;
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items;
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the department;
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates code procedures as needed;
• Completes all aspects of a patient's exam, including ensuring images are available for physician review on PACS in a timely manner, charging procedures and supplies, documenting contrast usage, and documenting history or additional PACS notes;
• Maintains current knowledge of CPT/HCPCS codes and appropriate coding of complex procedures;
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to current Infection Control and Safety Standards;
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops, reviewing professional publications, and/or participating in professional societies;
• Completes all mandatory educational requirements in a timely manner;
• Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict;
• Cooperates, helps others, and improves the performance of the unit;
• Adheres to the approved Standards of Performance;
• Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team;
• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values;
• adheres to hospital and departmental policies including confidentiality;
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety and when moving equipment/supplies that are necessary to perform essential functions;
• Demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards;
• Assists with training radiology students;
• Participates on committees as assigned;
• Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Control activities as assigned;
• Regular and prompt attendance;
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime and call as required;
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, successful completion of an approved course in Radiologic Technology and 1 year experience conducting routine diagnostic procedures, and completion of an approved program in advanced modality or one year of experience in Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Cath Lab. Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology Experience in conducting routine diagnostic procedures Required
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required and
• Advanced registry Preferred
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.