Interventional Radiology Technologist

Interventional Radiology Technologist (Healthcare)

The Interventional Radiology Technologist works closely with the interventional radiologist to perform vascular imaging and interventional radiology procedures.

• Provides high quality imaging using various modalities including vascular and endovascular angiography examinations, as well as Neuro Diagnostic and Intervention.
• Collaborates with the team to collect data pre‑ and post‑procedure and prepares patients for procedures.
• Safely and competently operates all radiographic processing and inventory equipment.
• Acts as a liaison between physician, family and other interdepartmental units.
• Utilizes the laboratories efficiently and safely.
• Assesses patient relative to requested procedure by collecting pertinent data about the patient and the procedure.
• Analyzes collected data and uses professional judgement to select the most appropriate and cost‑effective method for completing the requested procedure.
• Educates the patient, family, and other health care providers as appropriate regarding the requested procedure.
• Prepares patient both physically and emotionally prior to examination, explaining procedures to allay patient fears.
• Documents information about patient care and radiologic services provided.
• Provides direct assistance to the interventional radiologist during angiographic and interventional radiology procedures.
• Provides inventory control for vascular and interventional specific supplies such as catheters, guide wires, stents, procedure sets, etc.
• Produces medical images to meet standards established in department protocols.
• Uses independent judgment and radiographic skills to position patients in order to obtain quality exams.
• Alters positioning of patient and/or बेस equipment as required by patient condition to obtain required images.
• Produces hard‑copy images and/or digitally archived images for use in patient care.
• Operates fixed and mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, selecting and modifying technical factors based on patient age, weight, and physical condition to produce optimal images while keeping radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.
• Operates film processors, laser imagers, film digitizers, and contrast injectors.
• Operates various computer systems.
• Ensures images are identified with appropriate patient and examination identification information.
• Verifies that the area of interest has been imaged according to standard department protocols.
• Differentiates between artifacts and normal pathological processes.
• Determines need for repeat or additional images, and the technical factor or patient positioning required to correct image/examination deficiencies.

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiology.
• ACLS required.
• Certification and current registration as a radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.
• Certification and current registration in Cardiovascular (CV) or Vascular Interventional (VI) or Cardio‑Interventional (CI) technology by the ARRT preferred.

• Minimum 1‑3 years work experience as a Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology Technologist.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Knowledge of radiation physics, radio biology, and radiation protection.
• Knowledge of radiologic contrast media and medications routinely used in Croix q. bli radiology.
• Knowledge of radiographic image production and processing.
• Knowledge of the principles of digital imaging and digital subtraction techniques.
• Knowledge of Interventional Radiology supplies and techniques.
• Skill in applying the principles of radiation protection and safety.
• Skill in performing venipuncture and starting IVs.
• Skill in communicating with patients of all ages to explain procedures and obtain patient cooperation in completing procedures.
• Skill in operating digital imaging and subtraction equipment.
• Ability to accurately apply knowledge of radiologic positioning and exposure technique.
• Ability to understand and adhere to exam protocols and guidelines.
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