Interventional Radiology Technologist Specialist - Advanced Procedural Suite - Days

Full Time (80 hours/pay period)

Days

General Summary

Performs invasive radiographic procedures at an advanced skills level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs interventional and endovascular procedures.
• Under the direct supervision of the physician, administers intravenous contrast media. Recognizes complications (e.g., contrast reaction) and treats appropriately.
• Scrubs with physician as required.
• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations and/or surgical procedures.
• Positions and transfers patients comfortably.
• Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices radiation safety procedures.
• Selects and operates equipment as needed to perform required exams.
• Performs duties as on call technologist.
• Trains new staff at a preceptor level of participation and provides orientation in all aspects of the role. Provides ongoing assessments of the training progress and provides summary reports.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Performs the duties of Radiographer as needed.
• Maintains an organized and effective supply inventory. Serves as an expert with equipment and devices with regard to the equipment compatibility and safe use.
• Evaluates workflows and processes. Streamlines tasks through the use of Performance Improvement methodologies. Communicates ideas for improvement with the departmental leadership.
• Provides service recovery when required.
• Evaluates and communicates with the team. Identifies any operational needs on a daily basis.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Associates Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 2 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Registered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Vascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Accredited program in radiologic technology and training in special procedures. Upon Hire Required