Interventional Radiology Tech (Full Time, Day shift)

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 interventional imaging cases.



Job Specific Duties

  • Assists physician during interventional 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 inventory of supplies. Maintains supplies for interventional 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.


Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Florida license as a Radiologic Technologist - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  • American Heart Association BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  • ARRT - American Registry of Rad Tech - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  • 1-3 years of peripheral and body interventional radiology experience preferred


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Certified Interventional Radiologic Technologist preferred.
  • Ability to work after hours to complete workflow as needed.
  • Experience with interventional cases preferred.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • High level of clinical/technical knowledge in interventional radiology medicine.
Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: 26807
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Miami
ZIP: 33129

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