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Job Summary:
The
Interventional Radiology Technologist will be
responsible for performing diagnostic
and therapeutic quality imaging
procedures for the care of the patient
population the Organization serve and
participate as a member of the
multi-disciplinary team. Job
Description:
The
Interventional Radiology Technologist will perform
all or some of the following Job
description:
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The
Interventional Radiology Technologist
will cooperate with Interventional
Radiologists, nurses, anesthesia
personnel and all staff members to
ensure a safe outcome for the patient
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Perform
after hours call including availability
to answer questions regarding service
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He/She
will operate technical imaging equipment
related to patient care imaging, image
processing, image transmission archiving
and computerized Radiology Information
System as required of the IR
Technologist
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The
Interventional Radiology Technologist
will perform imaging procedures using
standardized protocols, producing the
highest quality diagnostic scans for
interpretation by the Radiologists
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Assist
physicians, as required, with IR
procedures to include the administration
of contrast media, procedure/room
set-up, and assist with
biopsies/drainages and other procedures
per the physician's request
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The
Interventional Radiology Technologist
will maintain ongoing quality assurance
in the IR area and will be responsible
for daily maintenance of the procedure
room
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Attend
all required system and departmental
education opportunities
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Perform
supply management: order, stock, remove
expired goods, new product registration
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The
Interventional Radiology Technologist
will perform billing of supplies and
charge reconciliation
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Coordinate cases from order to discharge
including: order transcription,
insurance verification and precepts,
coordination of anesthesia, day surgery
scheduling, IR physician scheduling,
patient/family contact and education,
collection of specimens for
lab/pathology.
Minimum Requirements / Knowledge /
Skill For Interventional Radiology
Technologist Job
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The
Interventional Radiology Technologist
should possess knowledge of IR
procedures to include anatomy,
physiology and purpose
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Ability
to perform multiple imaging procedures
in more than one of the following
imaging areas: Routine Radiography,
Portable Radiography, C-Arm and
Fluoroscopy
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Knowledge
of aseptic technique and sterile
procedure
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The
Interventional Radiology Technologist
should demonstrate accuracy in supplying
information in the patient electronic
medical record including procedure
ordering and labeling
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Possess three years of diagnostic
radiology experience
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Possess interventional radiology or
other invasive experience preferred
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Pediatric experience preferred.
Minimum Education Requirements /
Certification / Licensure For
Interventional Radiology Technologist Job
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Registered by the American Registry
of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
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CIR
or VIR certification preferred.
Completion of such certification is
required within 2 years of hire
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BLS
certification.
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