Interventional Radiology Tech (Full Time,)

Miami, Florida

Employer: Nicklaus Children's Health System
Industry: Imaging & Radiology
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description

Job Summary



Assists primarily in the preparation, performance and recordkeeping integral to invasive and non-invasive neuro-interventional imaging cases; potentially cross trained in cardiac interventional cases



Minimum Job Requirements

  • Florida licensed as a Radiologic Technologist - active and in good standing throughout employment.
  • American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) - active and in good standing throughout employment.
  • 1-2 years of peripheral, body, and neuro-interventional radiology experience required
  • American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - active and in good standing throughout employment.


Qualifications

Job Specific Duties:

  • Assists physician during interventional, neuro-interventional, and cardiac catheterization procedures.
  • Adheres to radiation safety practices, clean sweep guidelines, infection control, and sterile technique standards at all times.
  • Accountable to follow all time out process according to hospital policies prior to the initiation of all procedures.
  • Manages and maintains inventory of supplies. Orders supplies for interventional, diagnostic neuro-interventional, and cardiovascular procedures.
  • Maintains record of patient examination and additional pertinent procedure information to be completed post procedure per departmental standard.
  • Operates radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment as directed by physician, manufacturer recommendations, and/or protocol.
  • Prepares and organizes procedure suite and selects proper technical factors for radiographic procedures.
  • Promotes/practices cost containment.
  • Prepares patient and exam table with aseptic sterile technique.
  • Collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient workflow and promotes clear communication with technologists, administrative staff, chiefs, and physicians.
  • Provides educational information to patients and families regarding procedure, including timing and outcomes in a compassionate way; communicates openly to check for understanding.
  • Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment. Responsible for the Service Excellence Index (SEI) for patients/families. Implements strategies to increase SEI.
  • Follows hospital patient identification policy prior to performing examination.
  • Ensures proper images are transmitted to PACS system for Physician review.


Common Duties

  • Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements.
  • Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance policy and procedures. Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards.
  • Ensures behavior meets and/or exceeds targeted service scores as measured by the Service Index and/or the internal departmental service survey.


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Certified Interventional Radiologic Technologist preferred.
  • Experience with cardiac interventional cases preferred.
  • Ability to take on-call/after-hours coverage as requested by department.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • High level of clinical/technical knowledge in interventional radiology medicine.


(EOE DFW)



8/16/17
Created: 2024-06-20
Reference: 26807
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Miami
ZIP: 33129

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