The Interventional Radiology Technologist is responsible for circulating and scrubbing roles during procedures, patient teaching, and assisting with patient care.
This is a full-time position working day shifts M-F out of our Edina and Woodbury locations.
Vascular & Interventional Experts is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. We have a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates an expert knowledge of radiological equipment & safety, shielding techniques, expert imaging skills and equipment trouble-shooting skills, analyzing and recording equipment and other equipment utilized in the IR department.
- Circulate and scrub during procedures, patient teaching, assisting with patient care within scope of practice, inventory management and schedule coordination.
- Able to identify adverse events or unanticipated outcomes using critical thinking skills and notifies the medical staff including nurses and physicians appropriately.
- Practice Radiation Safety in accordance with regulations. Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis.
- Applies knowledge of radiation physics and safety regulations to limit radiation exposure.
- Assist VIE Manager with accurate data collection, documentation, and data entry for compliance.
- Maintain documentation and records, staff competencies, monitors and performs all relevant technical quality indicators as required by accreditation standards.
- Perform specialty equipment troubleshooting, repair and maintenance as indicated or instructed by vendor or clinical engineering.
- Analyzes and assists in resolving problems resulting in improvement of patient care, practice, and system operations.
- Initiate process improvement projects which improve clinical practice, patient outcomes and delivery of patient-family centered care at VIE.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Graduate of an ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology Program. RT(R) required.
- RT(VI), RT(CV), or RT(CT), preferred. Willing to cross-train.
- Experience as an interventional technologist preferred.
- BLS required; ACLS preferred.
Essential Requirements:
- Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
- Complete job required training.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
- Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
- Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours.
- Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required.
- Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines.
- Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner.
- Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations.
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Understand and execute a variety of instructions.
- Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Travel to other work locations, if required.
Performance Expectations - i-Health's Core Values:
- Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say.
- Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience.
- Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations.
- Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness.
- Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively.
Environmental Conditions:
- Clinic/office/surgery center setting.
Notes:
- Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
- This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.
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