Interventional Radiology Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Greet patients in a professional and friendly manner
• Operates conventional, fluoroscopic or radiology equipment to obtain images of designated body parts according to physician specifications and/or orders
• Assists with acquiring and opening product during procedure based on physician needs and orders; maintain supplies
• Demonstrate critical thinking ability to plan and implement patient care
• Ability to multi-task, complete all tasks in a timely manner
• Educate patients regarding the procedures
• Create and maintain patient electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensure images are in the PACS system
• Maintain quantity and quality control checks to assure imaging unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies.
• Clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining repairs needed to equipment.
• Protect patient and other personnel from radiation hazards

EDUCATION

• High school diploma/GED

EXPERIENCE

• 1 or more years of interventional radiology or related experience
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system knowledge helpful

REQUIREMENTS

• ARRT Certification in Radiography
• Arizona State license
• BLS Certification (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE

• Medical terminology
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of diagnostic radiographic procedures.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry, film apparatus, and film processing techniques.
• Knowledge of how diseases and injuries are diagnosed and imaged radiographically.
• Knowledge of human anatomy.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.

SKILLS

• Strong customer service skills
• Strong attention-to-detail
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships

ABILITIES

• Ability to lift and position patients for the type of X-ray procedure required.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to set up and operate radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment.