Radiology Interventional Specialist

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, OH, seeks an IR technologist to operate imaging devices including x-ray, Siemens Artis-Q with cone-beam CT, Toshiba biplane angiography, ultrasound, and supportive equipment. Responsibilities include sterile prep, assisting radiologist, and inventory management with EPIC documentation and billing.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, RCIS, BCLS, and ACLS/PALS certifications or ability to obtain within one year. Day shift, full-time, onsite.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or allied health preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality medical imaging for each interventional procedure.
• Participates in performance improvement.
• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Serves as a resource to the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates advanced decision-making skills in problem identification and resolution.
• Responsible to take call and perform after hours in emergent and urgent procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide care for patients across ages and safety needs.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Radiologic Technology program graduate

RCIS certification (CCI)

BCLS certification

ACLS and PALS within 1 year

Job description

Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

Day Shift

Onsite

Summary:

The IR technologist is responsible for operating all imaging devices including the x-ray units, Siemens Artis-Q angiography unit with cone-beam CT, Toshiba biplane angiography unit, ultrasound, as well as supplementary equipment such as Angiojet, EKOS, and contrast power injector. Every procedure has a selected pull list of items used for the case which the IR technologist is responsible for sterile preparation, and assisting the radiologist during the procedure, donning sterile attire and being hands-on for each case, including being able to anticipate the needs of the provider for each procedure. The technologist is responsible for all lab inventory management and control, and database entry including EPIC documentation and supply billing.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Provide quality medical imaging for each interventional procedure.
• 2. Participates in performance improvement.
• 3. Promotes a positive work environment.
• 4. Serves as a resource to the interdisciplinary team.
• 5. Demonstrates advanced decision-making skills in problem identification and resolution.
• 6. Responsible to take call and demonstrates the ability to perform all functions required after hours in emergent and urgent procedures.
• 7. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• 8. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

• 1. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• 2. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• 3. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

• 1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or allied health program is preferred. Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program required.
• 2. Certification: Registered as an RCIS by CCI is required. BCLS is required. ACLS and PALS certified or be able to obtain certification within one year is required.
• 3. Years of relevant experience: Minimum of 2 years is preferred.
• 4. Years of supervisory experience: None

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite