Radiology Interventional Specialist

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking an IR technologist to operate imaging devices including x-ray, angiography, cone-beam CT and ultrasound. You will assist the radiologist, prep sterile fields, and manage inventory and EPIC documentation.

The role requires RCIS certification, BCLS, and ACLS/PALS eligibility or achievement within one year, with a minimum of 2 years in interventional radiology preferred. Onsite, full-time day shift with call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• RCIS certification by CCI is required.
• BCLS is required; ACLS and PALS certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant interventional radiology experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program is required.
• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or allied health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality medical imaging for interventional procedures.
• Assist radiologist during procedures and maintain sterile prep.
• Manage lab inventory and EPIC documentation; supply billing.
• Take call and perform after-hours procedures as needed.
• Promote a positive work environment and act as a resource to the team.
• Ensure care for patients across age groups; physical, psychological and safety needs.

Skills

RCIS

ACLS

PALS

BCLS

MS Office

Education

Radiologic Technology program

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

Tools

MS Office

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

• 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.

Other information:

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