Radiology - IR Tech

Cynet Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an Radiology - IR Tech for a 13-week assignment in Louisville, KY. The role requires basic interventional radiology experience, appropriate licensure, and ARRT (R) certification with ARRT (VI) within 18 months.

Expect duties include patient positioning, imaging, and radiation safety, with PACS/EHR utilization and strong communication to reassure patients. The ideal candidate demonstrates anatomy expertise and a customer-service approach while maintaining infection control

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Must possess strong communication skills to explain exams and alleviate patient anxiety.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient positioning, imaging techniques, and radiation safety.
• Utilizes imaging equipment while adhering to infection control measures and quality control techniques.
• Applies knowledge to produce high-quality diagnostic images, meeting or exceeding departmental guidelines.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining professional competence through ongoing education participation.
• Employs a customer service approach in all interactions with internal and external customers.
• Communicates clearly and concisely while complying with confidentiality requirements.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patients of all ages.
• This includes age-appropriate communication, safety needs, patient education, and understanding of physical/functional growth and development.
• Utilizes imaging technology, including PACS and electronic health records, for image processing and retention.
• Employs radiation safety techniques to minimize exposure for both patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Explain exams to patients and alleviate anxiety.
• Position patients and operate imaging equipment.
• Maintain infection control and quality control.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic images meeting departmental guidelines.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing education.
• Communicate clearly while respecting confidentiality.
• Provide age-appropriate care and patient education.
• Use PACS and EHRs for image processing and retention.
• Follow radiation safety protocols to minimize exposure.

Skills

Communication skills

Anatomy knowledge

Imaging technique understanding

Radiation safety

Education

State Radiology Technologist License, KY

BLS

ARRT (R)

ARRT (VI) within 18 months

Tools

PACS

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Radiology - IR Tech

Profession: Tech

Specialty: Special Procedures/IR

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 3x12 Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Experience: One (1) year of interventional radiology experience required

License: State Radiology Technologist License, KY

Certifications: BLS, ARRT (R)

Must-Have: ARRT (VI) within 18 months

Description:Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.Must possess strong communication skills to explain exams and alleviate patient anxiety.Demonstrates an understanding of patient positioning, imaging techniques, and radiation safety.Utilizes imaging equipment while adhering to infection control measures and quality control techniques.Applies knowledge to produce high-quality diagnostic images, meeting or exceeding departmental guidelines.Assumes responsibility for maintaining professional competence through ongoing education participation.Employs a customer service approach in all interactions with internal and external customers.Communicates clearly and concisely while complying with confidentiality requirements.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patients of all ages.This includes age-appropriate communication, safety needs, patient education, and understanding of physical/functional growth and development.Utilizes imaging technology, including PACS and electronic health records, for image processing and retention.Employs radiation safety techniques to minimize exposure for both patients and staff.