Interventional Radiology Technologist

Primary Purpose

This position is accountable for performing quality Interventional Radiology Imaging through the application of advanced technical knowledge while adhering to the standards set by Parkland Health and appropriate regulatory agencies. The shift for this position is four 10 hour days plus participation in "on call" rotation.

Minimum Specifications

Education

Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiology program.

Experience

Prefer one year experience in Radiology and/or Imaging modality but all experience will be considered.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with certification in Radiography (R) within 3 months of hire.
• Advanced Registry in Vascular Interventional (VI) or Cardiovascular Interventional (CV) preferred.
• Must have a Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) - Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification 6 months of hire.
• Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card upon arrival at Parkland from one of the following:
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross Rescuer
• Military Training Network

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must possess a thorough working knowledge of radiologic interventional procedures and knowledge of computer software applications.
• Must demonstrate use of aseptic techniques (including recognition and immediate correction of any breaks in aseptic technique) and provide scrub assistance when needed.
• Must possess knowledge of specialized equipment and instrumentation such as digital imaging, automatic pressure injectors, procedural supplies, and implantable devices.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of patient assessment and monitoring, contrast administration, medications, and emergency care.
• Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts specialized examinations in neurological and vascular radiology in order to provide quality patient care. Instructs patients on procedural matters prior to and during examinations to provide optimal information and comfort while effectively completing procedures. Assist the provider during routine and complex procedures by prepping the patient for procedures and functioning in a scrub role as needed to ensure that the activities meet the needs of the team. Performs surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves. When possible, anticipate Radiologist and patient needs during a procedure.
• Performs proper patient identification, interprets patient histories and physicians' orders ensuring that all procedures are performed according to Parkland, state and regulatory standards. Set up and prepare room with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment specific to procedures. Utilizes advanced knowledge of sterile and surgical techniques by practicing aseptic techniques.
• Can speak to and perform the process of preparing contaminated instruments for cleaning, transporting contaminated instruments to sterile processing department, and how to retrieve clean sterilized instruments from sterile processing department. Assist with supply inventory by locating expired supplies and informing necessary personnel when inventory is low, depleted, or on backorder and takes appropriate action.
• Accesses and handles selected medications and administers contrast. Administers contrast material in the correct dosage, route and observes patients for adverse reactions. Informs and assists physicians and radiologists with patient scheduling, patient transfers, and emergency cases ensuring that all pre-exam procedures are followed including allergic reaction and level tests.
• Processes acquired images onto PACS. Ensures that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling. Completes exam charges and image documentation in a timely manner.
• Operates and maintains equipment including warm-up, running quality assurance checks, calibration, provide routine troubleshooting procedures, request repair and notifying supervisor of maintenance needs. Maintains a record of quality assurance tests to ensure that equipment runs efficiently and effectively. Maintains all passwords to each computer system. Participates in all aspects of The Joint Commission Continual Readiness.
• Serves as a lead worker and resource to other staff as needed. Instructs students and/or new employees on the use of specialized equipment to ensure adequate training and improved patient care. Maintains patient confidentiality and ensures that all processes and procedures are maintained to secure and protect all workstations in all work areas.
• Responds to inquiries, calls, emails in a timely and professional manner. Communicates hand off regarding patient information, workflow issues, equipment concerns and/or pending exams. Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement Programs, promotes Parkland Health mission, vision, values, and its relationship to the work environment, attends modality meetings satisfactorily. Functions in the department as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborates in the care and service delivery process of patient care through effective communication with other service lines.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development by attending seminars, reading appropriate articles relative to the job, and maintaining ARRT certification and integrates this knowledge into the job as appropriate to ensure an optimal level of education.

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