Vascular Interventional Radiology Procedural Technologist - Acute

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to support image-guided vascular procedures. You will scrub, monitor, and circulate with the interventional radiology team, performing duties during an 11:00a–7:30p shift.

A comprehensive orientation and exposure to NeuroInterventional and oncologic procedures are provided. Candidates must hold ARRT registration, Ohio licensure, and BLS certification, with prior IR lab experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• State licensure to practice radiologic technology in Ohio.
• ARRT registration and BLS certification required.
• Experience with interventional radiology and image-guided procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist interventional radiologist in vascular procedures as scrub, monitor, and circulate.
• Greet patients, verify data, explain procedures, and respond to questions.
• Support QA of labs and radiation safety, maintain records and equipment checks.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Image-guided procedures

Radiation safety

Education

ARRT Registered

BLS - Basic Life Support

State radiologic licensure (OH)

Tools

Fluoroscopy

CT imaging

Ultrasound

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.Job Description Summary:$25,000 SIGN-ON BONUSExternal applicants may be eligible for a $25,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. Previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization more than 90 days may also be eligible.The Vascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventional Radiologist for minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures in roles that include scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating. The technologist must have knowledge of the various imaging equipment in use including fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound.The Interventional Radiology Technologist begins employment with a 6-month orientation in over 100 procedures performed in the interventional lab. The technologist must become competent as the scrub assistant to the Interventional Radiologist performing invasive procedures. They must maintain competency in the operating and use of angiographic fluoroscopy, ultrasound and CT (both Diagnostic and Interventional uses) and be able to manage 1500+ products in the inventory of the lab. The technologist assists in performing many NeuroInterventional surgical procedures such as cerebral aneurysm coilings, avascular malformations and stroke interventions. Oncology procedures performed in the lab includes, but is not limited to biopsies of various organs, chemo embolizations and Y-90 Radiopharmaceutical Therapies. The technologist also assists with uterine artery embolizations, venous lysis of tumors, vertebroplasties, infusion pump placements/revisions, radiofrequency ablations and other peripheral vascular interventions, including lysis and clot removal. This department performs over 20,000 procedures annually.The Interventional Radiology Lab is staffed 24/7, so there is no on-call requirement for the technologists. This is a full-time evening shift position, 11:00a - 7:30p, Monday-Thursday with no weekends.After working in the IR lab for one year, the technologist is eligible to be moved into a Senior Procedural Radiologic Technologist position, which includes a slight pay increase.Responsibilities And Duties:85%Radiologic technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventionalist in specific area as described above in summary for each area.10%Greets patients upon arrival to department. Checks chart for required data (i.e., informed consent). Reports absences or abnormalities to RN/physician. Explains procedures, gives instructions, and answers patients' questions. Participates in room turnover and transporting of patients.(5%)Assists Radiation Safety officer in QA of labs and radiation protective apparel on regular basis. Performs tasks using radiation safety principles; checks lead aprons for tears; reports findings and removes inadequate gear from service; maintains accurate records or work with Radiology department to maintain records.As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any timeMinimum Qualifications:ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of OhioAdditional Job Description:SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGEState of Ohio Radiologic Licensure. ARRT Registered.Work Shift:EveningScheduled Weekly Hours :32DepartmentInterventional RadiologyJoin us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment