Interventional Radiology Tech - FT Varies 76301 - Interventional Radiology
Updated: June 12
Torrance
3330 Lomita Blvd
0
0mi
Job Abstract
Under general supervision, the Interventional Radiology Technologist assists the Radiologist with performing highly specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the Department of Interventional Radiology. Core Competencies. Demonstrates competence in the ALARA safety principle at all times. Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers. Provides health care services in own job category to all age groups. Demonstrates com... more details
Description
Under general supervision, the Interventional Radiology Technologist assists the Radiologist with performing highly specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the Department of Interventional Radiology.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates competence in the ALARA safety principle at all times.
Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers.
Provides health care services in own job category to all age groups.
Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships with all age groups.
Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses the time between procedures to the department's advantage, assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc
Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS.
Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in another area of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette
Maintains a safe working environment: Keeps work area clean and free of hazards. Alerts appropriate resources of faulty or broken equipment. Observe all safety guidelines. Recognizes and reports unsafe acts
Maintains appropriate quantities of medical stock for the department.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for professional growth and practice, including maintaining current licensure and completing educational requirements.
Understands their role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only.
Adheres to infection control guidelines: uses good handwashing techniques, adheres to isolation policy, and cleans equipment between patients.
Assists student technologists who may rotate through the department.
Transports and moves patients to appropriate departments post procedure using proper body mechanics and safety precautions. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient-handling devices.
Follows Universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers before working with a patient.
Provides patient and family with information/instructions regarding the procedure, evaluating barriers to understanding.
Determines the need for translation services or communication aids and arranges for the appropriate resources to meet these needs.
Evaluates the patient's medical history and clinical data.
Completes the necessary paperwork and notes discrepancies according to departmental procedure.
Department Specific Competencies
Ensures a smooth flow of patients to the Interventional Radiology suites.
Assists with and approves add-on procedures when requested by the scheduling department or the MD's office. If necessary, communicate with the Radiologist and obtain all pertinent information to document in scheduling notes.
Assists the Radiologist with the patient's consent.
Practices aseptic technique, isolation and infection control procedures and always prevents cross-contamination.
Chooses, prepares and administers intravenous contrast media under the supervision of the Radiologist using proper protocols.
Prepares the room, trays and patient according to physician preference, following the Universal Protocol in Interventional Radiology and any other areas requiring the Interventional Technologist's assistance.
Demonstrates competency and proficiency in proper sequencing and positioning of all exams and procedures.
Assists the supervising physician in capturing the best projections to delineate the vascular anatomy.
Assist physicians in utilizing ultrasound to perform special procedures involving aspirations and biopsies and to guide needle placement procedures.
Demonstrates competence in using specific equipment used on all exams, i.e., guidewires, catheters, stents, angioplasty balloons, etc
Demonstrates competency in the post-processing of all the acquired digital runs.
Performs portable procedures in high-stress environments, including Intensive Care Units, Surgery Suites and Emergency Rooms.
Assists and supports a new or transferred employee through a planned orientation to a specific clinical area.
Ensures patient's knowledge of post-procedural instructions.
Completes all associated paperwork, billing and charging.
Ensures upkeep and servicing of equipment in Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Suites, including PM's and annual inspections
Assumes "on-call" work for Interventional Radiology, as scheduled. The response must be within 30 minutes of receiving the calls.
Assists the physician by preparing and passing equipment catheters, wires, instruments, manifolds/pressure monitors for each Diagnostic and Interventional procedure, including but not limited to Kyphoplasties, angioplasties, stent implantations, embolizations, and thrombectomies, including neuro, brachial or radial approaches.
Education
Degree
Program
N/A
N/A
Additional Information
Graduate of AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
Experience
Number of Years of Experience
Type of Experience
1
Radiology Technologist
Additional Information
Knowledge of human anatomy. Experience in the Department of Radiology.
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