Interventional Technologist Adv

Performs imaging procedures at an advanced level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the training of staff and student technologists.

• Works directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development.

• Performs all job responsibilities of an IR Tech 1.

• Demonstrates advanced level of knowledge in supplies and the use of the supplies during procedures.

• Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.

• Assist with Fluoro time monitoring, the management of medical editing request, and annual lead apron compliance checks.

• Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.

• Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team.

• Assist the circulator as needed, scrub cases, order inventory, assist with C-arms and help CSSD or flip rooms.

• Must have experience with endovascular procedures (EVAR, TCAR, EKOS).

• Graduate of an approved AMA School of Radiologic technology.

• Minimum of 2 years IR experience require.

• Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: ARRT certified as a Radiologic Technologist. Secondary registration in VI required or equivalent. CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• ARRT Certificate

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Act 34

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