Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist
Novi, MI
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Summary:
Under the direction of a Radiologist, specializes in the performance of procedures of an invasive nature to aid in the evaluation of pathological entities as prescribed by a physician.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities: -Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
-Obtains additional information about the patient's medical history as necessary.
-Prepares prescribed contrast median, medications, and IV solutions for administration to patients.
-Reviews clinical data on requisition, analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and, following protocols, and assists Radiologist in performing complex diagnostic invasive procedures.
-Prepares and sets up sterile equipment, physiological monitors, pressure injectors, and imaging equipment required for the procedure.
-Ensures the adequate supplies such as needles, catheters, etc. are on hand and properly stored.
-Replenishes supplies as appropriate.
-Is one of the team who actively assesses the patient condition before, during, and following all procedures.
-Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information for the area of the body being studied.
-May assist with the training of new personnel and/or student who are assigned to the division.
-Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.
-PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.
-RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study.
-Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team Member Standards of Excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.
-Performs Quality Assurance procedures as appropriate Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.
-Performs related functions according to department protocols.
-Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
On-Call: Yes 

Required Certification & Licensure:
-Must maintain a Healthcare Provider certification (BLS).
-Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) with the advanced registry in one of the following:
--Cardiac-lnterventional Radiography (CI).
--Vascular- lnterventional Radiography (VI).
--Cardiovascular-lnterventional Radiography (CV).

 

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