Special Procedures Tech - Interventional Radiology

aah; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to assist with invasive Angio and interventional procedures in the IR Suite. Responsibilities include surgical scrub and circulation, and total patient care during and after procedures.

You will perform radiography and fluoroscopic coverage under physician direction, prep patients, obtain contrast materials, circulate, and document hemodynamic records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an ANA-accredited Radiologic Technologist Program required.
• Radiology Interventional Program completion preferred.
• BLS certification per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional procedures under physician supervision.
• Explain procedures to patients and prep them for procedures.
• Obtain medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed.
• Circulate during procedures and ensure patient comfort.
• Provide supplies for invasive procedures.
• Remove catheters/sheaths and apply pressure as needed.
• Report information to holding area or nursing unit.
• Record hemodynamic and contrast data; ensure prompt documentation.
• Enter patient data into WITT and send films for review.
• Communicate equipment malfunctions to leadership or engineers.

Skills

Radiography

Fluoroscopy

Patient care

Communication

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ANA-accredited Radiologic Technologist Program

Radiology Interventional Program

BLS certification

Tools

WITT program

Job description

Department:

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

PRN/ As needed

Pay Range:

$42.00 - $42.00

The function of the Interventional Radiology Technologist is to assist in the various invasive Angio, and interventional procedures performed in the Interventional Radiology Suite. Responsible for surgical scrub and circulation duties, performing total patient care during and post the procedure, while the patient is in the Interventional Radiology area.

Essential Functions:

• Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional and angiographic procedures under the direction of a physician.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and preps the patient for the procedure.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Circulates during the procedure and maintains responsibility for patient comfort.
• Provides supplies necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
• Removes catheters/sheaths and applies direct pressure or clamp as appropriate.
• Provides necessary report information to the holding area or nursing unit as needed.
• Records and processes hemodynamic reports, contrast media records and charges promptly and accurately.
• Enters patient data and inventory into WITT program and sends films for review.
• Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.

Physical Requirements

Requires standing and walking while wearing 10 to 15-pound lead radiation protection aprons. Exposure to radiation, secretions and blood. Confined working area. Normal vision, manual dexterity and good eye and hand coordination is necessary to operate equipment. Constant concentration required during procedures.

Education, Training, Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an ANA accredited Radiologic Technologist Program or completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program required.BLS required per policy guidelines.RTR required. 1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.