Special Procedures Tech- Hybrid Tech operating room Christ

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Oak Lawn, Illinois, is seeking a skilled radiologic technologist for an interventional radiology role. The incumbent will be involved in assisting with complex procedures, preparing patients, and operating advanced radiographic equipment to ensure quality imaging and patient safety.

The ideal candidate must be ARRT registered and have experience in handling interventional radiology tasks with a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and patient care. This role requires flexibility with working hours and the ability to perform lifting tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform interventional radiology procedures under supervision.
• Excellent communication skills with patients and staff.
• Team player - cooperation with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Patient positioning and preparation for procedures.
• Assists in complex interventional procedures and monitors patients.
• Maintains radiographic equipment and cleanliness of work area.

Skills

Interventional radiology procedures

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and cooperation

Education

AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology

ARRT registered

Tools

Radiographic equipment

X-ray generators

Power injectors

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Positioning and immobilization of patient to ensure anatomy or blood vessels being examined are in the correct profile and projection. Independent selection of technical factors to ensure high quality images with the lowest possible dose to the patient.
• Positions patient in proper positions to radiographically demonstrate correct anatomy.
• Obtains radiographic DSA and DA images for interventional procedures and transmits all images to PACS for interpretation by the radiologist.
• Sets up patient on appropriate cardiac and other monitoring systems. Ability to interpret normal ranges on monitoring equipment.
• Participates in and assists in the performance of complex interventional endovascular neurological procedures such as aneurysm coiling, stent placement, and other stroke intervention procedures. This procedure requires a high level of understanding of complex neurovascular anatomy.
• Participates in and assists in complex interventional procedures such as de‑clotting of blood vessels, uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), venous ablation, and other peripheral vascular procedures. These procedures require advanced knowledge of vascular anatomy.
• Performs procedures with interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, neuro radiologists, neurosurgeons, and other specialists.
• Prepares patient in a sterile fashion for procedures. Maintains radiographic equipment and prepares examination rooms and supplies to provide appropriate room utilization and efficiency.
• Prepares examination rooms for smooth performance of procedures, including equipment and supplies.
• Assists the radiologist as needed during the performance of angiograms and special procedures, including the insertion of arterial needles and catheters.
• Prepares patient for the exam in a sterile fashion, including sterile prep and drape of the patient, and preparation of injectable contrast and solutions.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment by performing minor daily housekeeping tasks contributing to the overall cleanliness of the work area.
• Uses universal precautions in daily performance of procedures, protecting self against bodily fluid contact.
• Explains examination to patients and families. Rounds on patient and family to ensure they are kept informed of procedure progress.
• Maintains the timely flow of patients in and out of the Interventional Radiology lab by assisting with patient care and transportation of patient to and from care areas as required.
• Provides information to the radiologist about patient history, previous examinations, contraindications, and other related data to help achieve consistent quality of care and reduce or eliminate potential medical management problems.
• Accepts emergency calls and accompanying restraints and increased responsibilities. Must respond to emergency calls within 45 minutes of receiving call.
• Maintains inventory supplies to ensure adequate levels when necessary.
• Records all pertinent patient information for accurate procedure charging.
• Delivers patient care in accordance with departmental standards of continued quality improvement.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills by answering questions from all customers.
• Maintains positive customer relations following prescribed department policies.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
• Participates in team problem‑solving issues that would improve patient care, department operations, image quality, inter‑departmental relationships, and employee satisfaction. Is self‑directed in securing supplies and equipment for the department.
• Develops leadership skills and professionalism for self through participation in department and/or hospital‑based committees and continuing education programs.
• Attends to personal work schedule in a consistent and professional manner.
• Demonstrates self‑direction by identifying learning needs and establishing self‑development activities.
• Completes all development goals and department in‑services and competencies within timeframe.
• Attends and participates in department meetings.
• Works independently while maintaining adaptability and flexibility for change.
• Identifies problems and takes steps toward resolution.
• Assumes a leadership role in providing instruction and direction to students participating in the clinical program and helps evaluate performance.
• Provides instruction and direction to technologists in the performance of specific related duties.
• Responsible for operating sophisticated and highly technical radiographic equipment and auxiliary equipment to obtain the highest quality of images for Interventional Radiology.
• Operates all special procedure equipment correctly and according to safety standards. This includes x‑ray generators, power injectors, and computerized radiographic equipment and patient monitors.
• Understands and develops skills necessary to assist radiologists with intervention devices such as angioplasty catheters, pressure inflators, steerable guidewires, nephrotomy catheters, urinary stents, biliary drainage catheters, biliary stents, infusion catheters, embolization catheters with related solutions, neuro‑interventional catheters and equipment.

Education / Experience Required

• Must have attended an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology and be ARRT registered. This position will recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients and treat all customers with age‑specific appropriateness.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to perform most interventional radiology procedures usually performed in a specials lab with close supervision of the radiologist, demonstrating ability to use various types of radiographic equipment to obtain images of optimal quality.
• Good teamwork and cooperation with external/internal customers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• ARRT registered.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Exposed to radiation.
• Ability to deal with extremely ill patients.
• Ability to communicate with patients.
• Ability to adjust to flexible work hours, long hours, overtime hours.
• Ability to participate in on‑call program and be available to department needs with minimal notice.
• Ability to do light, medium, and heavy lifting. Light: lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Medium: lifting up to 20‑50 pounds occasionally and/or 10‑25 pounds frequently and/or 10‑20 pounds constantly. Heavy: lifting 50‑100 pounds occasionally and/or 25‑50 pounds frequently, and/or 10‑20 pounds constantly.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time while wearing a lead apron. Apron weights about 20 lbs.
• Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgement skills.
• Ability to practice high‑quality patient care and technical competence.
• Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities.
• Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with physicians and nurses.
• If position has direct patient care or contact, the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement: ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient cannot assist, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.