Radiology Interventional Specialist

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking an IR technologist to operate imaging devices (x-ray, Siemens Artis-Q with cone-beam CT, Toshiba biplane, ultrasound) and ancillary equipment. Responsibilities include sterile prep, assisting radiologists, inventory control, EPIC documentation and charge capture.

The role requires RCIS certification, BCLS, and ACLS/PALS or ability to obtain within one year. Minimum 2 years of related experience preferred; 40 hours/week, day shift, onsite.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or allied health preferred; Radiologic Technology program graduation required.
• RCIS certification from CCI, BCLS required; ACLS/PALS certifications or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality medical imaging for each interventional procedure.
• Participate in performance improvement.
• Promote a positive work environment.
• Serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate advanced decision-making skills in problem identification and resolution.
• Take call and perform after-hours duties for emergent procedures.
• Demonstrate care for physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of patients.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

MS Office

Healthcare experience

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's in biological sciences or allied health (preferred)

Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

EPIC documentation

Job description

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.

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

• 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 demonstrates the ability to perform all functions required after hours in emergent and urgent procedures.
• 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.
• Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

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

Education And Experience

• 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.
• 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.
• Years of relevant experience: Minimum of 2 years is preferred.
• Years of supervisory experience: None

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite