Interventional Radiology Technologist

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Interventional Radiology

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Radiology/Imaging Svcs

Posting #: 1057904

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position provides support to radiologists during minimally invasive, image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, working within a sterile pediatric acute-care setting to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Position Duties

• Interventional Radiographic Procedures

• Explains procedures for patients.

• Prepares and positions patients for procedures.

• Ensures a sterile environment during procedures, setup and handling of sterile equipment trays, medical devices, and dressing applications.

• . Works closely with radiologists and other medical professionals to perform minimally invasive, image-guided procedures.

• Operates radiographic equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic Vascular and Neuro Interventional Radiology studies, and other specialized imaging exams to support Phoenix Children's service line needs.

• Patient Observation and Monitoring

• Performs comprehensive hemodynamic monitoring, including set-up and maintenance of transducers, physiological data recorders, ECG monitors, oximetry device, digital cardiac outputs devices, and peripheral vascular recording equipment.

• Identifies variations and irregularities in monitoring data and promptly implements appropriate corrective measures based on the information provided.

• Performs follow-up observation and monitoring until patients leave the department.

• Administration & Quality Control

• Demonstrates competency in use of all applicable aspects of the electronic charting system, RIS and PACs.

• Orders, maintains, and understands the use and function of all ancillary equipment used in both diagnostic and therapeutic examinations.

• Performs image manipulation according to department protocol.

• Performs quality control checks on equipment and ensures that proper procedures are followed.

• Demonstrates knowledge of constant quality improvement values and participates in departmental and organizational Quality Improvement Initiatives.

• Education & Training

• Engages in ongoing professional development to enhance individual expertise and foster team growth; provides training and mentorship to colleagues.

• Teaches use of IR equipment and procedures to staff.

• Performs research projects under the direction of Radiologists or Section Chiefs.

• Back-Up & Call Coverage

• Performs duties of Team Leader in their absence, as needed.

• Performs on-call duties and works variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.

• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.