Interventional Radiology Technologist/Cath Lab

Job Type

Full-time

Description

• ARRT or RCIS License Required**

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs special/invasive radiology procedures on patients ensuring compliance with all radiation safety procedures: Prepares patients for exam, explains procedure, administers contrast, when necessary, positions patients for the exam, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.
• Responsible for providing surgical scrub duties and running of the Xray equipment.
• Responsible for having all necessary supplies and x-ray equipment ready and available for each assigned case.
• Ensure Vascular Lab turnover is done in a timely manner and cost effectiveness and conversation are observed when opening supplies for cases.
• Restocks Vascular Lab supplies as case load permits and helps pull supplies for cases the following day.
• Sets up and maintains x-ray equipment for major and minor interventional procedures applying special knowledge pertaining to radiology.
• Communicates effectively with medical staff to facilitate coordination of patient care among all disciplines providing patient care services.
• Responds promptly to changes in the workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency.
• Plans all work steps to ensure success: considers time, supplies and support required from other individuals and departments in setting up work plan and completing duties.
• Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports all accidents and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicate with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Associates or bachelor's degree in Radiology Technology
• 2 to 4 years of experience in special procedures, cath lab, etc.
• Basic Life Support and Advance Cardiac Life Support
• MUST have ARRT in Radiology
• AART in Interventional Radiology (IR) is preferred
• Medical Radiologic Technologist (Texas Department of State Health Services)

StrideCare Offers a Total Rewards Benefits Package That Includes

• Major medical insurance
• Dental and vision
• 401k
• Long- and short-term disability
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• No weekends, evenings, nights, or holidays (paid holidays)
• Excellent work - life balance (Monday - Friday work schedules)
• Employee Assistance Program and more