Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Natividad Medical Group • Salinas, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 5h ago

Natividad is seeking to fill per-diem positions for Interventional Radiologic Technologists in the Interventional Radiology Department. This incumbent performs under supervision, scrubs in and performs specialized and routine diagnostic, interventional, neurovascular, vascular, and radiology procedures and performs other related duties.

Natividad may offer up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus to candidates hired into a permanent position.

Specific Skills

Will have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough knowledge of:

Interventional, neurovascular, and vascular procedures
Specialized diagnostic imaging principles, techniques, methods and equipment relative to angiography procedures
Structural and organic anatomy, both normal and abnormal
Radiology principles and practices including anatomy and physiology, radiation protection and physics, and radiographic positioning

Working knowledge of:

Methods of positioning patients for radiographic and specialized diagnostic imaging exposures
Scrub procedures, including patient positioning, prep, table set-up, draping, and supply selection
Regulatory requirements regarding Radiologic Technologist and radiation safety
Age specific competency in providing care to the patient

Some knowledge of:

The use of office automation equipment, including computers and business software, for communication and productivity purposes

Skill and Ability to:

Understand physician orders to properly organize necessary equipment, supplies, positioning, and prior patient safety testing
Perform all phases of Interventional Radiologic procedures including assisting as an IR scrub technician
Operate all radiology equipment, such as, radiographic machines, radiographic/fluoroscopic machines, Interventional Radiology associated equipment, associated surgical equipment, and image processors
Use professional judgment and critical thinking when performing procedures
Recognize and resolve equipment problems and discrepancies
Immediately be able to recognize and alert the physician operator to serious endovascular complications such as vessel dissection or perforation, air embolus, wire fractures, balloon rupture, stent or foreign body travel, and/or procedural pseudo aneurysms
Perform hemodynamic stability by correctly performing vessel closure and/or manual compression without compromise of the vessel

Responsible For

SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

Circulates and scrubs in to assist interventional response teams during diagnostic, interventional, neurovascular, vascular, and radiology procedures
Assists physician with invasive diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures using sterile technique and supplies, in the IR suite, operating room and/or bedside
Correctly obtains and identifies angiographic images utilizing radiation reducing techniques according to best practice
Instructs patient, positions patient and equipment, computes and/or selects technical factors, and obtains images as instructed
Manipulates and sends images via the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS)
Evaluates patient for contraindications after reviewing chart for complete history and evaluating lab work before procedure begins
Documents the procedure being performed including vital signs, medications being administered, lab results, allergies, all pertinent information regarding patient, and all supplies being used in electronic medical record
Assists with the coordination of transporting patients to and from the Interventional Radiology (IR) suite
Cleans and re-stocks IR suite and maintains proper inventory levels
Tracks and bills each procedure and associated supplies

Additional Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven and clean driving record.
Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

Job Nature

Full Time

Educational Requirements

License: Certification as a California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT), California Fluoroscopy license and any one of the following certifications is highly desirable:

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography (R)
ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)
ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)
ARRT Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)
CCI Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Experience Requirements

One (1) year of experience required.

Job Location

$54.15-$73.95/hour

Other Benefits

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