Interventional Radiology Tech
Lexington, KY
ADN Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Interventional Radiology Tech

Overview

• Location: Lexington, Kentucky
• Schedule: 1st shift, 5x8s, 8a-4:30p Mon-Fri; call/weekends/holidays required
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Role Summary

Provides health care services using pulsed x-ray energy to assist diagnosis or treatment, including radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, computer processing, and related imaging techniques.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Kentucky
• 1 year of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS
• ARRT (R)
• Associate's degree
• Mammography Technologist experience

Skills and Experience

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Outstanding eye-hand coordination
• Ability to operate all equipment related to the job
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Verifies orders, patient name/birth date, and history
• Performs and documents peripheral venipuncture when necessary for exams
• Documents patient-care incidents in the electronic health record
• Performs and documents time-out procedures for invasive procedures
• Works with transport and nursing units to coordinate patient exams
• Continuously monitors the patient throughout the exam
• Uses radiation protection for patient and self
• Utilizes ALARA for all exams
• Assists Radiologist and authorized providers with exams as necessary
• Assists with staff selection, training, and competency
• Assists Radiologists and management with establishing protocols
• Trains new employees on equipment functionality, exam protocols, and modifications
• Provides supervision and instruction to imaging students on site for clinical rotation