Interventional Radiology Tech

Interventional Rad Tech

UnityPoint Health- Allen Waterloo

External Applicants Eligible for $7,500 Sign-on Bonus

Full-time; 1st Shift, call every other weekend 8:00AM-5:00PM

Benefits eligible

An Interventional Rad Tech-CT Registered is responsible for performing a variety of technical procedures on patients of all ages which requires independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis and for assuming responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. Also, as a member of the Interventional Radiology (IR) team will contribute professional IR and CT IR knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients undergoing invasive IR procedures. The Interventional Rad Technologist will function in collaboration with the Registered Nurse team and under the direction of Physicians.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

* Performs quality diagnostic procedures, general as well as surgical, portable, and tomography. Is proficient in CT. Provides and uses radiation protection devices and techniques in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Displays working knowledge of job requirements.

* Correctly documents required information. Records are complete, accurate, and up to date; no filing errors are made.

* Assists radiologists and/or physicians in specific procedures, patient care, and other duties as required. Assists radiologists and/or physicians in the administration of contrast media and other medications as required.

* Applies knowledge of safe operation and use of x-ray and other required equipment. Malfunctions are reported immediately.

* Directs patient flow as to specific room and time. Patients are not delayed unnecessarily for radiology services and do not wait longer than 15 minutes without explanation of delays.

* Instructs, guides, directs, assists, supervises, and evaluates students in specific clinical and didactic aspects of their education in a caring manner.

* Delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required in the IR Lab in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care under the direct supervision of the physician.

* Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to prepare and maintain sterile fields and to maintain a clean procedure environment.

* Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of radiation safety and practice including, but not limited to the following use of advanced imaging systems used in the IR Lab setting

Administrative and Customer Support

* Performs quality diagnostic procedures, general as well as surgical, portable, and tomography. Is proficient in CT. Provides and uses radiation protection devices and techniques in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Displays working knowledge of job requirements.

* All images are properly identified with patient I.D., side markers, and tech initials. Patients and others are not subjected to unneeded amounts of radiation. No accidents occur to patients, personnel, or equipment as a result of regulation or policy violations. Patient injuries are reported immediately per hospital policy.

* Maintains radiographic quality. Positioning of patient and equipment and technique manipulation are accurate. Errors are rare, tasks are completed promptly.

* Correctly documents required information in the computerized information system (RIS). Exams are completed in a timely fashion. Exams performed are recorded. Records are complete, accurate, and up to date; no filing errors are made. Displays team attitude in assisting secretarial staff.

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Holds Permit-to-Practice radiology in the state of Iowa.
• Certified and holds current registration with the A.R.R.T. as a Radiologic Technologist. Certified and holds current registration with the A.R.R.T. in CT.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to assist IR Radiologist with interventional procedures.
• Knowledge to proper post processing technique to achieve high optimize images.
• Ability to assist Interventional Radiologist with vascular and Neuro-Endovascular procedures.
• Demonstrates critical care skills to patients with higher acuity (ED, ICU, or OR.)
• Advanced technical skills required to operate high risk interventional equipment specifically for Neuro-Endovascular procedures.
  
  

Other

• Must meet requirements for standby call which includes a 30-minute response time from primary residence to hospital.