Interventional Radiology Technologist
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
Days

Major Responsibilities:

• Produces radiographs of technical quality to demonstrate primarily the peripheral, viscera, and neurovascular system, with occasional work in non-vascular imaging performed in the Special Procedure Laboratory.
  •     1)Selects, implements, and modifies exam technical factors to produce diagnostic radiographs, utilizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiographic technology.
  •     2)demonstrates technical skill as a scrub technologist.
  •     3)* performs technical function pertaining to, and stays abreast of, equipment, tray preparation, and contrast media.
  •     4)demonstrates skills in the operation of equipment.
  •     5)perform scout film.
  •     6)set-up, program, operate film changer.
  •     7)set-up, program, operate digital imaging computer.
  •     8)provide a clean procedure environment to ensure that procedures are performed in an an aseptic fashion.
• Assists credentialed radiologists in imaging and revascularization procedures.
  •     1)works with credentialed radiologists in angiography and revascularization procedures; uses skill in proper use of procedural supplies to maintain successful revascularization.
  •     2)provides technical support to credentialed angiographers in implementation of vanguard technologies, i.e. atherectomy, stent placements, new devices.
  •     3)understands atherosclerotic disease process, and conveys understanding to other care givers as required; uses knowledge to enhance technical performance.
  •     4)selects, implements, and modifies exam technical factors to produce diagnostic radiographs, utilizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiologic technology.
  •     5)understands bleeding factors and the risks that may arise when a patient is treated with angioplasty, atherectomy, or thrombolytic agents, and conveys understanding to other care givers as required; uses knowledge to enhance technical performance.
• Performs technical function pertaining to, and stays abreast of, equipment, tray preparation, and contrast media.
  •     1)prepares equipment, tray preparation, and contrast media for ordered exams.
  •     2)selects and opens supplies in a fashion to ensure prompt patient care and cost containment.
  •     3)assist in inventory management of the area, using knowledge of on-site inventory and availability lags of necessary supply items.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of laboratory records to assure the excellence of care afforded.
  •     1)verifies appropriateness of patient exam, completeness of consent forms, presence of lab results, to provide proper quality management.
  •     2)places, processes, and completes requisitions, to ensure appropriate patient care and accuracy of patient billing.
  •     3)records accurately patient data using RIS/HIS System for demographic marketing, film marking, to protect the integrity and wholeness of the patient record.
• Cooperates as a team player with nursing unit staff, other allied health care professionals and physicians, to promote the efficiency and quality of care provided by the Special Procedure Service.
  •     1)functions in patient emergencies in efficient and competent manner, assists the Code Team as needed in stabilizing the patient, using knowledge of where supplies are kept in the Special Procedures Laboratory to assure that supply needs are met in emergencies.
  •     2)assists in scheduling patients with interface of nursing unit personnel and angiographers.
  •     3)instructs patients, alleviates fears regarding exams, working with the team to provide an optimal patient experience.
  •     4)assists in performance of daily quality control testing of equipment, verifies function at time of testing, reports problems to Coordinator.
  •     5)selects and opens supplies in a fashion to ensure prompt patient care and cost containment.
  •     6)prepares equipment, angiographic trays, patient records, and contrast medial for ordered exams.
  •     7)assist in inventory management of the area, using knowledge of on-site inventory and availability lags of necessary supply items.
  •     8)provides personal flexibility to the needs of the patient, providing as requested procedure support, and timely on-call response.

Education/Experience Required:

• -Graduate of AMA approved -School of Radiologic Technology. -ARRT Registration. -Knowledge /sterile technique. -Must be able to recognize need and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e. understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred. -1 hour annually in stroke care.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• -Proficient in the operation of basic angiographic. -Basic computer skills preferred.
• -ARRT Registry -CPR Certification -IDNS License

Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:

• -Able to respond to request to work on short notice. -Flexible in starting times to meet demand. -Willing to work overtime as requested. -Pregnancy precludes fluoro work patients. Competent Level Qualifications -Must be able to effectively communicate and work well with other staff. -Advance knowledge of anatomy, radiographic equipment, vascular and interventional procedures.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.