Interventional Radiology Technologist

Interventional Special Procedures Technologist

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence, and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry and in people's lives.

Job Description

• Functions under the direction of the clinical coordinator and/or department manager.
• Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
• Able to perform procedures in both the IR and vascular hybrid interventional procedural setting.

What You Will Do

Clinical Skills

• Completion of VI competencies
• Able to use critical thinking skills
• Work in conjunction with radiologists, vascular surgeons, and cardiologists
• Preps the patient for procedure
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
• Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure
• Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedures (SIM CODES)

Quality and Patient Safety

• Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e., armband, DOB, verbal identification
• Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker
• Verifies written order and consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear
• Uses and understands preprocedural verification/time out form
• Understands and complies with site/side marking when indicated

Departmental Responsibilities

• Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs
• Able to work scheduled and "on-call"
• Knows existing lines of communication and authority
• Handles communications properly
• Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting, i.e., AIDET
• Transports patients as needed
• Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers
• Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations, and performance improvement
• Completes necessary paperwork
• Answers departmental phone using proper scripting
• Maintains stock levels and outdates
• Maintains current license and BLS certifications
• Assists in in-service/training for other medical imaging staff as appropriate
• Works as a team with other VI staff to obtain the best possible outcome
• Performs any other duties as needed when asked by leadership

Patient Education

• Responsible for patient, family/support system education
• Provides post-procedural home care instructions as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma General Required
• GED General Required or Accredited Program Radiologic Technology Required
• Minimum 1 year experience in Diagnostic Radiology Required
• ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography
• ARRT-S - ARRT Sonography
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional Information

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.