Special Procedures/Interventional Technologist

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT, seeks a skilled Interventional Radiology Imaging Assistant to support physicians during interventional procedures and to capture high-quality diagnostic x-rays and angiographs per physician orders.

The role requires an HS Grad/Equivalents, at least three years of experience in interventional radiology, and credentials ARRT and RAD; BLS/ACLS are preferred. Expect significant manual dexterity and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in interventional radiology.
• BLS and ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes quality diagnostic images and verifies physician orders.
• Assists/scrubs with radiologist, maintaining universal precautions.
• Explains procedures to patients and answers questions.
• Administers and records isotope dosage per protocol.
• Monitors patient during procedures and ensures radiation protection.
• Orders supplies and stocks inventory daily.
• Charts patient accounts accurately.
• Schedules interventional procedures.
• Checks radiographic quality and film identification.
• Fulfills CME responsibilities before dictation.
• Performs compliance duties and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Education

HS Grad/Equivalent

ARRT

RAD

Tools

ARRT

RAD

Job description

Summary:

Assists physicians in interventional procedures and takes x-rays and angiographs as ordered by referring physicians under state and registry guidelines.

Responsibilities:

1. 1. Takes quality diagnostic images. Verifies physicians orders, enters patient's demographics and evaluates film.
2. 2. Assists/scrubs with radiologist utilizing universal precautions at all times.
3. 3. Explains procedure to patient and answers any questions.
4. 4. Administers and records isotope dosage in accordance with established departmental protocol.
5. 5. Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Ensures radiation protection for patient.
6. 6. Orders supplies/inventory. Stocks all supplies on a daily basis.
7. 7. Charts patients accounts accurately.
8. 8. Accurately schedules Interventional Procedures.
9. 9. Monitors radiographic quality for optimum diagnosis ensuring all films have the proper identification.
10. 10. Performs all CME functions prior to submitting case for dictation.
11. 11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
12. 12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required:

Minimum Experience: three years

Desired: BLS and ACLS.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:ARRT,RAD

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 192

Department: Interventional Radiology

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly