We are recruiting for a Interventional Radiology Tech (FT) to join our team!

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　　DepartmentInterventional Radiology

　　Job Summary

　　As one primary component of this job, and under the direction of aradiologist, performs screening and diagnostic mammograms at a technicallevel not requiring constant supervision. Performs a variety of technicalimaging procedures that entail application of ionizing radiation;therefore, prudent judgment, strong technical skills, and a commitmentto patient safety are considered requisite professional characteristics forindividuals assuming the position as a mammography technologist. Anothersecondary component of this job involves assisting the radiologist inperforming interventional breast procedures and breast ultrasound examinationsin order to contribute to a diagnosis.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Performs high quality IR imaging studies by selecting specific softwareparameters that will produce a quality image for use by physicians in theirdetermination of a diagnosis. Lack of negative complaints from radiologistsabout inadequately performed IR examinations indicates the standard has beenexceeded. More than 3 complaints per year about image quality indicate failureto meet the standard. (15%)Prepares and administers contrast media for patient examinations according toradiologists' direction. Technologist must be certified in CPR at alltimes, must complete contrast questionnaires. Technologist must ensure thatthe IV catheter, if used, is of appropriate type, size, and in thecorrect location for contrast administration by means of an injector.Technologists must test injector with saline prior to contrast injection. Thisstandard cannot be exceeded. (10%)Operates, on a day-to-day basis, PACS applications to include: archivingactivities; image auto-routing; and pre-fetching tasks; image qualityassurance and other related activities. Lack of incidents and/or complaintsabout PACS workflow indicates exceeds standard performance. More than 3complaints per year about image management indicate failure to meet standard.(Ensures patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity by followingappropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers.Transports patients to and from the Department of Radiology, as needed, toprevent patient flow delays. Lack of complaints indicates exceeds standardperformance. More than 3 complaints per year indicate failure to meetstandard.Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking,and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized whenperforming IR examinations. Consistent availability of requisite IR medicalsupplies indicate exceeds standard. More than 3 incidents of supplyunavailability indicate failure to meet standard. (10%)Verifies the physician order and relevant patient's history in the medicalchart. Prior to performance of an IR examination, consults with the relevantradiologist to obtain a written imaging study protocol. Lack of complaintsand/or incidents regarding incorrect IR imaging protocols indicates exceedsstandard. More than 3 complaint/incidences per year indicate failure to meetstandard. (10%)In order to provide the necessary information for radiologists to interpretimages, the technologist scans all relevant clinical information into thePACS, assigns prioritization box for the radiologists' work list, andthen transmits current (and comparison images, when applicable) to thePACS. These activities must be completed immediately following examinationcompletion, not to exceed 1 hour. (10%)Maintains imaging and processing equipment by performin scheduled cleaningsand tests; results of all cleanings and tests are documented, asappropriate. Contacts service personnel and notifies supervisory staff ofequipment malfunctions. (10%)Maintains a clean and orderly working environment through wiping downexamination tables, changing linens, stocking supplies, andwashing/disinfecting IR equipment. The standard cannot be exceeded. (5%)Documents, as appropriate, all pertinent information on clinicalquestionnaires (e.g., MRI screening form). This standard cannot beexceeded. (5Uses Radiology Information System (RIS) system to input patientexamination data and to place patient orders, when appropriate. Less than 2incidents of incomplete work per month indicates exceeds standard. More than 4incidents per month indicate failure to meet standard. (5%)Education:

　　Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program RequiredWork Experience:

　　1-3 years Of professional work experience in performing radiologicprocedures, including 6 months undertaking IR imaging studies.RequiredLicenses:

　　ABLS-Advanced Burn Life Support - ABA - American Burn Association RequiredandBLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart AssociationRequired andRTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsRequired andKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: