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Interventional Radiology Technologist

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Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Interventional Radiology
Category: Radiology/Imaging Svcs
Location: Phoenix
Posting #: 645304
Date Posted: 2/2/2022
Employee Type: PRN

Position Summary

This position performs radiographic procedures for interventional studies in specialized areas.

PCH Values

  • Family-Centered care that focuses on the need of the child first and values the family as an important member of the care team
  • Excellence in clinical care, service and communication
  • Collaborative within our institution and with others who share our mission and goals
  • Leadership that set the standard for pediatric health care today and innovations of the future
  • Accountability to our patients, community and each other for providing the best in the most cost-effective way.

Position Duties

  1. This position receives supervision of work activities from the Mgr, Diagnostic Imaging and this position does not supervise any other position.
  2. Coordinates daily work schedule with Radiologists and responds to emergencies as they occur.
  3. Demonstrates competency in use of all applicable aspects of the RIS and PACS.
  4. Orders, maintains, and understands the use and function of all ancillary equipment used in both diagnostic and therapeutic examinations.
  5. Participates in continuing education. Trains with IV team prior to performing venous punctures. Takes certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
  6. Perform venous punctures and maintains central venous line during examination. Is prepared to administer C.P.R. Operates radiographic equipment to produce angiographic, digital, and other specialized images.
  7. Performs duties of Team Leader in his or her absence.
  8. Performs follow-up observation and monitoring until patients leave the department.
  9. Performs hemodynamic monitoring duties, which includes set-up and maintenance of transducer, physiological data recorder, ECG monitor, oxymetry, digital cardiac outputs, and peripheral vascular recorders.
  10. Performs image manipulation according to department protocol.
  11. Performs on-call duties and work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.
  12. Performs quality control checks on equipment and ensures that proper procedures are followed.
  13. Performs radiographic procedures for interventional studies. Prepares patients for procedures. Explains procedures. Injects approved medications under the direct presence and supervision of Radiologists performing diagnostic and therapeutic IR procedures.
  14. Teaches use of IR equipment and procedures to staff. Performs research projects under the direction of Radiologists or Section Chiefs.
  15. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

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Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.
Do you meet this requirement?
Education
1. Successful completion of a JRCERT approved radiologic program Preferred
Do you meet this requirement?
Experience
1. One year diagnostic imaging experience Required
2. Experience in interventional radiology and/or Cath lab Preferred
3. One year pediatric imaging experience Preferred
Do you meet this requirement?
Certifications/Licenses/Registries
1. Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) License Required
2. Current Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency MRTBE license Required
3. Current BLS from the American Heart Association Required
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
1. Physical Requirement - Climbing Occasionally
2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) Constantly
3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) Constantly
4. Physical Requirement - Hearing Constantly
5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling Constantly
6. Physical Requirement - Reaching Constantly
7. Physical Requirement - Sitting Occasionally
8. Physical Requirement - Standing Constantly
9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling Frequently
10. Physical Requirement - Talking Constantly
11. Physical Requirement - Walking Constantly
12. Physical Requirement - Near Vision Constantly
13. Physical Requirement - Far Vision Constantly
14. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination Constantly
15. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment Frequently
16. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance Constantly
17. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance Constantly
18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment Applicable
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases Applicable
21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid Applicable
22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles Applicable
23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure Applicable
24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure Applicable
25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals Applicable
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