Interventional Radiology

2 weeks ago


Minneapolis, United States Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency Full time

SUMMARY Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for an Interventional (IR) Radiology Technologist in our Interventional Radiology department. This full-time position will work weekdays and on-call. Under the direction of the area supervisor, performs patient care and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis and treatment of patients. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible external candidates (contract/temporary workers and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible). RESPONSIBILITIES Performs diagnostic radiographic / angiographic imaging and assists with interventional procedures under direct supervision of an interventional practitioner Follows ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle; modifies radiation dose for individual patient’s exams in accordance with established age/weight specific protocols (including pediatric techniques and dosing), utilizing dose reduction software Reviews and verifies IR exam orders and patient identification in accordance with hospital policy to ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient Assesses patient risk via patient interviews and chart review; alerts nurses and/or physicians to possible contraindications for procedure (labs, allergies,etc.) Ensures patient is prepared and protocols for pre-medications have been completed (e.g. contrast allergy pre-medication) Demonstrates extensive understanding of procurement, storage, utilization, documentation, and billing requirements for catheters, stents, and other supplies / equipment used in Interventional Radiology Arranges patient’s need for care following procedure (e.g. clinic appointments, return procedure visits, etc) per interventional provider’s instruction Provides education to patient and family members and assesses understanding Provides for the physical and psychological needs of patients during IR exams, including monitoring of patient’s oxygen saturation levels when caring for patients with orders for “continuous” O2 sat monitoring; addresses issues according to hospital protocol; assesses patient’s level of pain and notifies nurse / provider as needed Performs venipuncture for contrast administration, evaluates patency of IV access; administers saline flush per protocol pre/post IV contrast administration Performs Point-of-Care lab tests (e.g. ACT, Creatinine). Prepares and administers oral and/or IV contrast per department protocols as prescribed by a licensed practitioner Ensure personnel caring for patient follow safety procedures (e.g. infection prevention) Documents clinical and required regulatory information in patient’s electronic chart (e.g. IV documentation, signs / symptoms relevant to exam, contrast administration in MAR); performs order entry / modification / cancelation in accordance with hospital policies Initiates response to complications and emergencies arising during exams; requests assistance from nurses, providers, and other personnel as needed Demonstrates extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and effects of disease processes; evaluates images, recognizes normal vs. abnormal anatomy and notifies the appropriate interventional provider as needed Handles and secures medications and equipment in accordance with hospital policies Utilizes the image management system; acquire, format, manipulate, archives images to the PACS system Assists patient with completing informed consent form, after provider has completed informed consent discussion with the patient Implements downtime procedures (manual operations) when computer systems or equipment fails Instructs new staff and students in IR procedures and techniques Performs competency evaluations for new IR personnel Assists with education and training of medical staff (Radiology Residents, Fellows, RPA’s etc.) Maintains equipment and room in proper working condition and trouble-shoots malfunctioning equipment; takes appropriate action to address image quality issues. Performs quality control procedures Demonstrates and promotes a healthy work environment and good teamwork; makes suggestions for improvements; demonstrates and promotes patient and family-centered care behaviors Assists in organizing work flow utilizing available staff and rooms Assists performing exams identified for approved IRB research Assists in coordinating and participates in departmental continuing education in-services Provides peer feedback for staff performance evaluations Performs various clerical duties and completes additional duties/projects as assigned QUALIFICATIONS - IR TECHNOLOGIST II Minimum Qualifications: Completion of a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT Currently certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Maintains minimum CEU credits as mandated by the ARRT Possess CV or VI certification (ARRT) Possess current CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of employment QUALIFICATIONS - IR TECHNOLOGIST I Minimum Qualifications: Completion of a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT Currently certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Maintains minimum CEU credits as mandated by the ARRT Possess CV or VI certification (ARRT) within 36 months of employment Possess current CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of employment Title: Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist I or II Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Requisition ID: 241569



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