Interventional Radiology Tech I

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s of Applied Science OR Graduate of an accredited radiologic technologist program

• 0+ years of experience
   

  LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

   

   

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT-R)
• Texas Medical Board certification (MRT)
• American Heart Association (BLS)
• America Heart Association ACLS and PALS obtained within 6 months of hire

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Interventional Radiology Technologist I position works as part of a procedural team to complete a wide variety of Interventional procedures, to include Body and Neuro Interventional procedures. This position provides direct assistance to physicians, sterilely prep/drape patients, scrub assist, and circulate during interventional procedures. This InterventionalRadiology Technologist I position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to Interventional Radiology exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and 
customer service. This position is a member of the direct patient care team. 
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Collaborates with all members of the patient care team.
• Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement. 
• Utilizes verbal, nonverbal & written communication to achieve mutual understanding.
• Proactively responds to patient needs.
• Optimizing protocols to provide for better patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includespositioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. 
• Assists physicians during diagnostic procedures or fluoroscopic procedures, including assisting with sterile technique. 
• Utilizes AIDET incorporating Key Words and MANAGE UP techniques, when speaking to patients and family members at an age-appropriate level.
• Practices radiation safety and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) 
• Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. 
• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures.
• Complies with job role, department, and hospital safety standards, practices, and policies. 
• Participates in WASTE walks and supports department LEAN projects.
• Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into the appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
• Performs daily imaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed. 
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e.,medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate. 
• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered. 
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
• Ensures their personal timecard is accurate and approves it in a timely manner to prevent retro amendments.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially regarding activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing workflow, and actively participating in problem-solving