Special Procedures Technologist - Interventional Radiology

Advocate Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Cabarrus is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to support invasive angio and interventional procedures in the IR suite. You will perform surgical scrub and circulation duties, and provide total patient care during and after procedures.

Responsibilities include radiography and fluoroscopic coverage, patient preps, medication/contrast handling, and prompt documentation of reports and charges.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology program.
• Completion of an accredited Interventional Radiology program or ARRT/RCIS Cardiovascular Interventional Training.
• Current ARRT or RCIS certification and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional and angiographic procedures under physician direction.
• Explain procedures to patients and prep them for procedures; manage patient comfort during procedures.
• Procure medications or contrast materials as directed for licensed practitioners; maintain accurate records of hemodynamic and contrast media.

Skills

ARRT/RCIS certified

Patient care

Radiology procedures

Communication

Education

ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology program

Interventional Radiology Training Program

Job description

Atrium Health Cabarrus is a regional 457-bed, not-for-profit hospital in Concord, NC. More than 4,200 hospital employees provide services through an extensive inpatient and outpatient network, including Jeff Gordon Children's Center, Hayes Family Center and Batte Cancer Center, part of Atrium Health's Levine Cancer Institute.

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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.

Major Responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology. Completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program required or an ARRT/RCIS graduate from a Cardiovascular Interventional Training Program.

Certification / License

Registered and certified by the ARRT or RCIS required. CPR certification required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Must meet all required elements of competency checklist for level.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred.

Certification / License

ACLS preferred.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.