Interventional Rad Tech I

JOB SUMMARY

Entry level interventional radiology technologist. Employees in this job function as Interventional Technologist and are responsible for operating diagnostic X-ray and fluoroscopic equipmentfor assisting Radiologists and/or other physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. This position is a professionally licensed and registered Allied Health care position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education Diploma/certificate of completion from an accredited Radiologic Technologist program Minimum Work Experience One year in Diagnostic Radiology Required Licenses/Certifications Texas General Radiologic Medical Technologist License, A.R.R.T Obtain BLS Healthcare CPR within 30 days of hire Employees must possess a valid Texas driver#s license or must gain prior approval to operate under another U.

S. state driver#s license Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Must have advanced knowledge of diagnostic radiologic equipment, including fluoroscopy machines After ninety days, must be able to take call to provide afterhours care at Hendrick Medical Center and Hendrick Medical Center South Must have a strong understanding of PACS and RIS software Must be able to verbally communicate with patients and render excellent patient care Must be able to maintain intra-arterial access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner Must be able to assist a licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures Must be able to pan the procedure table during image production Must be able to participate in physiologic monitoring of patients Must be able to perform interventional procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner Must be able to perform manual and mechanical hemostasis, including the use of vascular closure devices, as prescribed by a licensed practitioner Must be able to perform noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner Must work well in a team environment, including nursing staff and interventional radiologists