Interventional Radiology Technologist

14 hours ago

Newton, United States Mass General Brigham Full time
Job Summary

The Interventional Radiology Technologist is a licensed Radiologic Technologist who performs all designated interventional procedures and duties under the direct supervision of a qualified physician and/or the Lead IR Technologist.

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible to check the patient schedule to ensure efficiencies to include the coordinating of patient care in collaboration with the Proceduralist and/or the Lead Technologist.
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of the Fluoroscopy imaging equipment.
  • Responsible to turn on the imaging equipment (when applicable) and ensures that it is fully operational prior to the start of each case.
  • Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and/or needed repairs.
  • Responsible to prepare the contrast power injector and operate the injector as each case requires.
  • Responsible to validate all patient orders.
  • Active participant in Universal Protocol (i.e. time out) for each procedure with documentation in the EMR.
  • Maintains aseptic conditions when preparing patients for procedures and participating in cases.
  • Follows Hospital Universal Precautions and utilizes/wears proper PPE as needed.
  • Verifies two forms of patient identification specified by hospital policy.
  • Demonstrates care and concern for the patient's safety and comfort and responds to their needs in a timely manner.
  • Wears appropriate Lead Protection and Dosimeter badge and stores them appropriately when not in use.
  • Performs patient procedures in a manner which ensures the least amount of radiation exposure to the patients and employees in accordance with the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) standards.
  • Responsible to send all images to PACS and document dose report at the completion of each procedure.
  • Responsible to document all pertinent information for each case in the EMR.
  • With proper training and documentation performs sheath removal and dressing.
  • Responds to emergency situation/codes immediately and performs in a calm and professional manner.
  • Responsible for scrubbing in as a second operator to assist the primary physician including catheter/wire management, accessing venous lines and devices, administration of contrast, and assisting the physician to expedite the case and improve the quality of care.
  • Assists physicians as necessary during the exam, i.e. Positioning table/c-arm.
  • Responsible for scrubbing in as a second operator to assist the Radiologist for cases that are deemed necessary to be performed bedside.
  • Responsible to set up the Ultrasound Unit for the Proceduralist to include technical factors as needed.
  • Verifies, draws up, measures and prepares contrast medium for administration for each procedure.
  • Assist physicians during procedures including needle, catheter and wire manipulation.
  • Able to make suggestions for alternative ways to conventional methods.
  • Provides technical support to the surgeon for cases performed in the OR including C-ARM imaging guidance.
  • Disposes of all sharps and syringes in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and OSHA regulations.
  • Delivers patient care under scope of license/training.
  • Maintains inventory tracking, by obtaining item(s) from the inventory cabinet and is responsible to scan into the EMR or may need to scan item into the inventory cabinet first then the EMR.
  • Maintains all licensure, certification and/or registration and completes all HLC's required for this position.
  • Assists with ensuring compliance with State, Federal and TJC requirements, regulations and standards.
  • Identifies and reports safety concerns/hazards to supervisor.
  • Cleans all equipment and room post procedure.
  • Oversees and instructs various personnel and technology students within the department.
  • Maintains imaging and patient care areas in an orderly manner, prepares equipment, and stocks room supplies for daily use.
  • Participates in a rotating on-call schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coverage.
  • Demonstrates professional and effective communications with all departmental and hospital personnel.
  • Responds to disaster plan staffing needs as per department disaster plan.
  • Provides proper notification of absence and tardiness.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Education: Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology or equivalent military training in Radiologic Technology required.
  • Experience: Two years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist in a hospital setting preferred.
  • Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations: Radiologic Technologist License issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Radiation Control Board required.
  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology required.
  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Vascular – Interventional Radiography preferred.
  • CPR/BLS certification/training required. ACLS required within six months of hire.
Physical Environment

Duties may involve long hours of standing, exposure to odors, blood, cramped quarters, and cold environment or include patient care responsibilities with subsequent exposure to human waste or other unpleasant elements and blood.

Duties involved include wearing lead protective apron, thyroid shield and lead eye protective glasses while in procedures.

Physical Standards of Job Description:

  • Constantly – 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity
  • Frequently – 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity
  • Occasionally – 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity
  • Rarely – under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity
  • N/A – not applicable

Basic activity being performed C F O R N/A Comments Walking X Standing X Sitting with backsupport X without back support X Reaching Overhead X Forward X Lateral X Low X Stooping X Bending at waist X Crouching X Bending at knees X Kneeling x Climbing X Crawling X Twisting x Balance x Other: Standing with Lead Equipment on x Other: Pushing Tasks by weight 5 lbs X Linens, supplies, positioning devices, patients, wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X lbs+ X Pulling Tasks by weight 5 lbs X Linens, supplies, positioning devices, patients, wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X lbs+ X Lifting Tasks by weight 5 lbs X 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X lbs+ X Sensory Requirements Yes No Comments Visual Activity Close paper work X

Patient charts, student forms, etc. Exam documentation Long durations of administrative work VOI used X Color vision required X Visual monotony X Hearing Activity Conversation X Monitoring Equipment X Telephone X Transcription X Background Noise X Sensory Discrimination Hot/Cold X Sharp/Dull X Additional Comments Required to perform lateral transfers of patients to/from stretchers and imaging tables Patient positioning requires reaching overhead and forward, standing and twisting. C-arm and mobile monitor are pushed from storage area to department. Ultrasound machine is moved around within the procedure room.

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