Interventional Radiology Technologist
| Company | Franciscan Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis, IN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Certificate |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Required Certificate
- Preferred Associate’s Degree
- Radiography (ARRT-R) – The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) – American Heart Association
- X-Ray Operators (OPCERT)-State Licensing Board
Responsibilities
- Gather information on patients’ illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy
- Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures
- Perform procedures to be used for diagnostic purposes, for providing palliative care for cancer-related end-of-life symptoms, and for performing minimally invasive procedures, such as biopsies, chemo embolization, etc.
- Position the patient and equipment correctly to produce results with the best quality
- Use x-rays, CT, MRI or other imaging guidance to navigate small instruments, like catheters and needles, through blood vessels and organs to treat a variety of diseases
- Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician
- Record and process results of procedures
- Assist physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis, etc.
- Using fluoroscopic equipment, responsible for capturing images of the blood vessels
- Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms
- Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year Special procedure technologist Preferred