Job Title: Interventional Technologist I
Profession: Interventional Technologist
Specialty: -
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 10
Experience: Minimum years of experience required
License: ARRT (RT) required
Certifications: BLS/ACLS required
Must-Have:
ARRT (RT) certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
Description:
The Interventional Technologist I assists Physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose, monitor, and treat simple to complex conditions, defects, and diseases without surgery.
This position is intended for those gaining experience in Interventional Radiology or Invasive Cardiology or for experienced Imaging professionals wishing to begin a career in the discipline.
Job Responsibilities:
Assists Providers in performing minimally invasive, image-guided procedures including but not limited to cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, angiography, device implantation, biopsies, thrombectomy, embolization, and pain management.
Utilizes a variety of highly specialized radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional and invasive procedures in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines.
Ensures procedures are performed safely and with the highest quality standards, maintaining a consistent focus on patient-centered care.
Assists in preparing patients for procedures and provides comfort.
Acts as a scrub tech while assisting Providers during procedures.
Maintains a strict sterile field adhering to safety protocols.
Responds to inquiries from patients and family members, providing clear information regarding diagnostic testing and expected result timelines.
Collaborates with team members to provide exceptional patient care.
Conducts post-testing quality reviews to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented, and align with departmental and accreditation standards.
Transfers images and data to the appropriate electronic health system, enters technical data and findings, and prepares study for reporting by physician.
Performs quality control checks, cleaning, disinfecting, and other equipment maintenance tasks per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.
Assists with quality assurance, audits, and performance improvement tasks as requested.
Provides on-call clinical coverage outside regularly scheduled duty hours on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
May support academic partnerships by actively engaging in teaching of students in the radiologic program.
May serve as a departmental preceptor to provide instruction and mentorship to new or less experienced team members.
Assists with onboarding of new team members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience:
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying principles of medical imaging, positioning of patients, and medical ethics.
Applies core knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology associated with specialty imaging procedures.
Demonstrates ability and skill to apply theory, practices, and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze, and annotate study data or procedure documentation.
Applies knowledge of sterile fields consistently, ensuring a safe environment for the patient.
Displays strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and patient populations served.
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply privacy guidelines and standards.
Ability to prioritize and complete clinical or non-clinical work assignments.
Ability to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
Ability to work as part of a diverse team and communicate effectively with others.
Displays consistency and dependability by reporting to work as scheduled.
Ability to be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs.
Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
N/A
Required Education:
A graduate of a post-secondary educational program in health science including but not limited to cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, or radiologic technology.
Completion of an accredited military educational program is accepted in lieu of other educational requirements.
Preferred Education:
N/A
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
N/A