INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST
Company: Vascular & Interventional Partners, LLC
Location: Avondale, Arizona - Outpatient-Based Lab
POSITION SUMMARY:
This specialty-certified technologist assists in performing diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic radiologic and ultrasonic-guided imaging procedures. This technologist is highly trained in surgical-type work environments and specifically trained to work in a sterile field.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Must maintain competence in assisting during physician-supervised procedures with proper sterile preparation of patient access areas, procedure trays, and miscellaneous supplies and devices used during the procedure.
- This technologist is also accountable for ensuring the proper documentation of the use of contrast material and ensuring there is appropriate documentation related to patient charges.
- Must maintain professional, clinical, and technical competency to perform radiologic diagnostic imaging procedures incorporating access techniques developed for specific vascular (arterial and venous), spinal, neurological, and general chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremity locations.
- The technologist follows all organizational policies regarding confidentiality, HIPPA, and maintaining a safe and protected work environment.
- The technologist is responsible for reporting any action that is detrimental to co-workers, patients, physicians, and this organization.
- The technologist is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Rooms and equipment should be properly cleaned before each procedure.
- Organizational policies for infection reduction are to be closely followed and maintained.
- This technologist is personally responsible for maintaining required state and national licensure as a technologist, certification for life support response, and IV competence.
- This technologist is required to be able to understand and utilize the inventory tracking system and be able to order supplies when the opportunity presents.
- This technologist is responsible for maintaining proper radiation protection (apron, thyroid, glasses) and ensuring that a personal radiation monitoring device is always worn appropriately during procedures.
- This technologist participates in patient safety by participating in “time out” procedures and guidelines related to the Culture of Safety.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Graduate
- Radiologic Technology Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program
- 1+ years of Interventional Radiology Experience is a must
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 1 or more years of interventional exposure
REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Preferred
Pay: $52.00 - $56.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
