Interventional Radiology Technologist, Tysons Corner
Company: Kaiser
Location: Woodbridge
Posted on: October 17, 2024
Job Description:
This position has a $10k sign on bonus.Job Summary:Perform
routine & highly specialized diagnostic & therapeutic
interventional radiology procedures on patients following
established parameters/protocols for use by physicians in diagnosis
& treatment of pathologies under general supervision.
Essential Responsibilities:
- This position include but are not limited to, assisting with
pre and post patient assessment, patient teaching, assisting with
patient care with scope of practice, inventory management, schedule
coordination, and circulating and scrubbing roles during
procedures.
- Assists physicians with a range of procedures using
fluoroscopic imaging that require the use of contrast media.
- Uses proper radiation safety measures to conform to the ALARA
principle according to departmental Radiation Safety Policies &
Procedures.
- Prepares work schedules to assure that sufficient number of
staff is available for patient appointments.
- Assures that staff explains Interventional Radiology procedures
to patients and that consent forms are obtained. Actively
participates in the Universal Protocol for all procedures.
- Provides training and guidance to assure that equipment is
properly and safely operated.
- Assists staff to confirm that images meet requirements of
radiologists.
- Checks the status of the imaging and specialty equipment to
ensure device is proper operating condition
- Troubleshoots technical and mechanical problems and performs
minor maintenance on equipment. Properly enters service requests
for equipment failure and notifies IR Manager appropriately.
- Orders equipment, film, and supplies and assures that
inventories are properly managed.
- Assures that patient information files are prepared and filed
correctly.
- Reviews and submits reports showing the number and type of
examinations conducted.
- Performs QC Lead duties as an Interventional Radiology
Technologist as required.
- Performs other related QC Lead duties as directed.
- Communicates effectively with patients, nurses, and physicians,
particularly regarding information on angiography procedures
requiring specialized patient preparation.
- Communicates with clinicians regarding patient preparation for
angiography/ interventional procedures, procedure results and to
assist in resolving problems as needed.
- Maintains proper documentation for internal and external
Regulatory compliance.
- Systematically and continuously collects, assesses, and
documents data in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to
provide procedural care for the patient. Documentation of the
procedure and medical care during procedure will require computer
skills to complete electronic medical record. Maintains an
expertise in image acquistion, transfer, and archiving.
- Assists in maintaining perpetual inventory count and scans
product not in inventory systems.
- Assists in maintaining a smooth operational flow & maximum
patient volume.
- Assumes many roles within an interventional procedure.
- Assists in positioning the patient, select radiation exposure
parameters & image the patient. Maintains a high degree of accuracy
& an awareness of all radiation & patient safety issues involved
with any invasive procedure. Demonstrates a thorough understanding
& working knowledge of normal anatomy, abnormal & physiology,
radiation safety, interventional supplies & equpment
operation.
- Able to identify adverse events or unanticipated outcomes using
critical thinking skills and notifies the medical staff including
nurses, physician assistant, and physicians appropriately.
- Maintains licensure, certification and ongoing CEUs for
professional development on a timely basis.
- Performs other related duties as directed. Basic
Qualifications: Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of recent (within the last 12 months)
experience as a Radiologic Technologist in a hospital supporting
fluoroscopy and c-arm/surgical procedures. Education
- Graduate of a certified/accredited ARRT program required.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
required. License, Certification, Registration
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate -
Cardiac Interventional Radiography within 24 months of hire OR
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate -
Vascular Interventional Radiography within 24 months of hire OR
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate -
Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography within 24 months of
hire
- Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists
- Basic Life Support Additional Requirements:
- Proper documentation of education (i.e. copies of diplomas,
transcripts, or International Equivalency Report) is required.
Equivalency Report required if diploma or GED issued outside of the
United Sates.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short
correspondence, and memos. Ability to walk simple
correspondence.
- Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group
situations to customers, clients and other incumbents of the
organization.
- Comprehensive knowledge of radiology principles and practices
including anatomy and physiology, radiation protection and physics,
and radiographic positioning.
- Ability to operate all radiology equipment, such as,
radiographic machines, radiographic/fluoroscopic machines,
Interventional Radiology associated equipment, associated surgical
equipment, and image processors.
- Demonstrate ability and knowledge of age specific competency in
providing care to the patient.
- Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and
behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive
service to internal and external customers.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Knowledge of customer focused service requirements of the
organization. Ability to communicate pleasantly and effectively
with members and coworkers.
- Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability of float between various locations within primary
service area.
- Required to stand, push, pull and lift patients.
- Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with
constant interruption and attend to tasks for 20 to 45 minutes at a
time.
- Must be able to adjust routine to accommodate patient or
department without affecting departmental flow.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective
interpersonal skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at
least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.
- May be required to lift objects heavier than 50 pounds, perform
difficult manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination skills,
walk and stand for prolonged periods, see objects closely and hear
normal sounds with some background noises.
- Must be able to work in Labor/Management Partnership
environment. Preferred Qualifications:
- N/APrimaryLocation : Virginia,Woodbridge,Caton Hill Medical
CenterHoursPerWeek : 40Shift : DayWorkdays : Mon, Tue, Wed,
ThuWorkingHoursStart : 06:30 AMWorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PMJob
Schedule : Full-timeJob Type : StandardEmployee Status :
RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation : M40-OPEIU-Local 2Job
Level : Individual ContributorJob Category : Imaging &
RadiologyDepartment : Tysons Corner Medical Center -
Radiology-Interventional - 1808Travel : Yes, 25 % of the TimeKaiser
Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse
and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital
status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity,
veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing
characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected
status.
Keywords: Kaiser, North Bethesda , Interventional Radiology Technologist, Tysons Corner, Other , Woodbridge, Maryland
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