Interventional Radiology Technologist

Interventional Radiology Technologist

Location: Athens, Georgia

Key Responsibilities

As an essential part of our Interventional Radiology team, you will ensure the highest quality of patient care and diagnostic imaging. Your core responsibilities include:

Patient Care & Imaging Procedures

• Preparation: Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring they are stocked and ready for patient procedures.
  
• Administration: Administer radiopharmaceuticals/contrast agents and accurately position patients and imaging equipment to obtain clear, diagnostic images.
  
• Communication: Clearly explain procedures to patients, ensuring their comfort, safety, and cooperation throughout the examination.
  
• Monitoring & Safety: Closely monitor patients during procedures, ensuring continuous safety and strictly adhering to protocols to minimize unnecessary radiation exposure (ALARA principles).
  

Technical & Documentation

• Imaging Operation: Operate complex imaging equipment, including inserting necessary data/commands, documenting scan sequences, and monitoring/adjusting video display parameters (density, contrast) to ensure optimal image quality.
  
• Reporting: Produce high-quality diagnostic images and promptly communicate critical findings or relevant information directly to the supervising Physician.
  
• Record Keeping: Accurately update and maintain patient records and procedural documentation.
  

Operational & Administrative Support

• Scheduling: Organize and manage the daily procedure schedule, promptly accommodating emergency cases as needed.
  
• Supply Management: Monitor, organize, and manage radiographic and procedural supplies.
  
• Support & Coordination: Perform administrative duties, including answering technical questions, scheduling patient appointments, and providing essential pre-procedure advice.
  
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine scheduled maintenance and necessary emergency troubleshooting/repairs on radiographic equipment.