Radiology Technologist CDH Interventional Radiology Full-time Days $15k Sign-on Bonus

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist I to join their dedicated team. This role is crucial in providing exceptional patient care and ensuring safety during interventional procedures. The successful candidate will perform essential tasks such as patient preparation, sterile setup, and clinical documentation while adhering to strict safety protocols. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work environment, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on patient outcomes. If you are passionate about radiology and ready to advance your career in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program or Associate Degree required.
• ARRT Certification and IEMA Licensure mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of patient care to optimize safety and reduce errors.
• Assist with interventional procedures, including setup and patient preparation.
• Maintain medical and surgical asepsis during procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Aseptic Techniques

Imaging Procedures

Clinical Documentation

Communication Skills

Emergency Response

Education

Radiology Technologist Program

Associate Degree in Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Science Degree

Tools

Imaging Systems

Hemodynamic System

Job description

Description

The Interventional Radiology Technologist I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Performs all aspects of interventional procedure process including but not limited to: set up, patient preparation, procedures, supply management, and room turnover.
• Pre-procedure: prepares by assessment of each patient’s relevant clinical data (laboratory values, allergies, history, etc.) prior to preparing patient for procedure or providing instructions/information to patient or significant others.
• Performs sterile table set up and patient preparation following aseptic techniques. Maintains medical and surgical asepsis during all procedures per department policy. Assists with terminal or routine room cleans as necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to scrub in and circulate on diagnostic and advanced interventional procedures with the physicians in at least one subspecialty (cath, IR, neuroIR, EP). Provides vascular sheath management (securement and removal) as directed by the physician, following department guidelines.
• Positions and drapes patient to facilitate optimal arterial or venous access for individual procedure type (i.e. dual access sites, trans-radial approach, etc.) while considering patient privacy and comfort.
• Assesses individual patient to determine appropriate procedure protocol and method of application for optimal imaging during specific procedural type.
• Performs intra-procedural clinical documentation via integrated medical record and hemodynamic system. Follows through for appropriate entries related to all procedural and/or supply charges.
• Assists with lifting, moving, positioning, and transporting patients to and from procedure table or room to other care areas.
• Employs imaging systems and accessory devices appropriately to achieve generation of quality diagnostic clinical data and procedural outcomes.
• Performs imaging procedures in accordance with radiation safety practices as determined by Illinois Dept. of Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Regulatory Commission to limit radiation exposure to patient, self, and other healthcare team members.
• Reviews and evaluates resultant clinical data or imaging for comparison with clinical standards; takes corrective action as needed to achieve and maintain standards.
• Completes the filing and post processing of images.
• Assists with coordination of procedural scheduling as needed.
• Maintains and cleans work areas and equipment per hospital standards.
• Consistently monitors stock and specialized inventory to anticipate need and availability for specific case types. Practices rotation of dated items and maintenance of a clean and orderly environment.
• Takes action to independently report incidence of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and equipment disrepair to supervisory and/or biomedical/service personnel as soon as possible.
• Assists in updating and developing procedure manuals for angiography, tomography, and other special radiographic procedures.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, team members, and providers.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Must have the ability to provide on-call coverage for emergent procedures and respond to be on duty within 30 minutes or less for cardiac, interventional radiology, and neurointerventional radiology procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program or Associate Degree in Applied Sciences
• ARRT Certification
• IEMA Licensure
• BLS through American Heart Association
• ACLS through American Heart Association within 6 months of hire

Preferred:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role within an active interventional cardiac cath, NeuroIR, IR, or EP labs.
• Bachelor of Science Degree

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.