Interventional Radiologic Technologist Full Time
Location: Holy Cross Hospital - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Description:
The IR Technologist assists the physician as a scrub tech and circulator during Interventional Radiology and Neuro Interventional Radiology procedures. The IR Tech is responsible for providing direct patient care, processing images, and entering charges. The IR Technologists works as an integral member of the IR Team consisting of physicians, residents, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, radiology technologists and other colleagues to provide excellent care for patients undergoing procedures with imaging guidance.
$20K Sign On Bonus
NEW INCREASED HOURLY PAY RATES
Position Purpose:
IR Techs use fluoroscopy (essentially real-time X-ray), specialized wires, stents and other tools to visualize the patient's condition in real time and also change what they see.
What you will do:
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the radiographic / digital imaging equipment and table positioning as appropriate for safe patient care.
- Demonstrates ability to acquire images and send images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
- Demonstrates ability to communicate verbally and in written form (e.g. sticky notes) clearly and effectively with other members of the team.
- Transports patients to and from procedural area, admitting and recovery area, and other areas within the hospital as needed.
- Assists with patient transfer to and from procedure table and stretcher.
- Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with the physician operator throughout procedures to facilitate patient safety, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Demonstrates willingness to learn new procedures and coordinates in-service/education for other associates, as needed.
- Administers contrast media under the direction of a physician. Recognizes signs of a contrast reaction and responds appropriately with corrective action.
- Systematically reviews history and physical, lab values, prior imaging, and correlates invasive procedure protocol with patient’s physiological status. Communicates findings to physician operator and fellow team members.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved Diagnostic Radiology program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Able to respond on-site within 30 minutes when participating in the on-call rotation.
- Florida Licensed Radiologic Technologist, Radiography credentialing thru American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R) (ARRT).
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
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Ministry/Facility Information:
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