Interventional Radiology Technician

Company: Sigma
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

ASC-24851 - Interventional Radiology Technician - Indianapolis, IN - 13 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare Team is currently looking for Interventional Radiology Technician to work onsite at contracted in Indianapolis.

Shift: 06:30 - 17:00

Summary:

• This position assumes responsibility for care and safety of patients' underlying interventional procedures, and cardiac catheterization examinations. Responsibilities:
  • Performs special diagnostic radiographic procedures on designated parts of the body as required by physician orders
  • Selects proper exposure factors for radiographic equipment for each examination
  • Determines appropriate equipment for use, i.e. pressure injectors, pressure monitor, mapping system, other imaging equipment.
  • Utilizes protective shielding, immobilization and supportive devices when required.
  • Assumes responsibility for care and safety of patients while they are undergoing interventional procedures in the labs.
  • Assists Radiologists/Cardiologists during special procedures and cardiac catheterizations.
  • Provides emotional support to patients and keeps them informed regarding what they will experience during the procedure.
  • Participates in the instruction of AS and BS students rotating through department.
  • Following HIPAA requirements, prepares digital images for providers outside of the Eskenazi Health system
  • Maintains supplies required for radiographic rooms, such as contrast media, pharmaceuticals, etc.
  • Keeps rooms adequately stocked, and equipment clean; adheres to infectious control policies in maintaining a semi-sterile environment
  • Prepares equipment to be sent to CSR for sterilizing procedures (i.e., wrapping, cleaning, labeling).
  • Prepares procedure trays for interventionists prior to all exams. Alters activities to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., adolescent, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, adult) as described in the area/unit age-specific and/or job specific competencies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
    • Ability to use age appropriate communication skills.
    • Excellent command of radiologic peripheral, neuro, vascular and cardiac anatomy.
    • Basic understanding of the physics of ultrasound.
    • Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
    • Must demonstrate growth and development knowledge principles over the life span and possess the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific. needs and cognitive abilities detailed in the department/area/unit job competencies.
    • Knowledge of all radiologic equipment, drug utilization, contrast media, pressure injectors, and technical procedures (within assigned area)
    • Working knowledge of the HIS, RMS and associated programs, ie. Film Tracking System.
    • Completes all studies through the RMS computer system.
    • Hospital protocols/procedures, safety procedures to minimize risk to patients, coworkers and self.
    • Knowledgeable of and complies with the Hospital's Infection Control and Communicable Disease policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications:
      • Graduation from an AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program required; Bachelor's degree in Interventional Radiology.
      • Bachelor's degree, a minimum of one year previous working experience in interventional radiology or cardiac catheterization, or two years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist required.
      • AART registered.
      • Licensed with the State of IN as a Radiologic Technologist, ARRT IR registered.
      • Interventional Cath Lab experience required.
      • Current ACLS.

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