Johns Hopkins Medicine
Interventional Radiology Tech
Johns Hopkins Medicine, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, 33739
Job Summary:
The Interventional Radiology Technologist is a member of the Interventional Radiology (IR) and works closely with the Interventional Radiologist and Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care, before, during and after Interventional Radiology cases. Possesses ability to scrub, assist and record all Interventional Radiology cases and is able to operate the equipment in the Interventional Radiology lab.Interventional Radiology Technologist Key Accountabilities:Performs in the scrub and recorder roles and provides assistance to the circulatorProvides an environment that lends to a safe practice by incorporating the needs of the patientAssists Registered Nurse in collecting patient data, identifying priority problems, reports variances to the RN and physicians (radiologist and anesthesiologist), and documents findings in the radiologic documentationAnalyzes collected data and uses professional judgement to select the most appropriate and cost-effective method for completing the expected procedureAnticipates and adjusts rapidly to the equipment/supply need of the interventional radiologistAssists in the education of the patient, family, and other health care providers as appropriate regarding the expected procedureDemonstrates proper technique for catheters/guidewire exchanges and power injector operationOperates fixed and mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment; selects and modifies technical factors based on patient’s age, weight, and physical condition to produce optimal images while keeping radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievablePractices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staffProvides inventory control for vascular and interventional specific supplies such as catheters, guidewires, stents, procedure sets, etc.Qualifications:Graduate from an accredited college or school of Radiology Technology or equivalentCertification and current registration as a radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistFlorida State License as a Certified Radiologic TechnologistCertification and current registration in Cardiovascular Interventional Radiographer (CV), Cardiac Interventional Radiographer (CI) or Vascular-Interventional Radiographer (VI) by the ARRTBLS within one year of hireWork Hours:
7am - 5:30pm (M-F), 40 hrs/wk, Weekday/weekend on-call is required.Work Location:
St. Petersburg, FLYOU BELONG HERE! Come & experience what teamwork and outstanding patient care looks like at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital! Join an amazing global health care organization with an excellent compensation and benefits package! Did I mention, FREE/on-site parking is also available for all employees!
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The Interventional Radiology Technologist is a member of the Interventional Radiology (IR) and works closely with the Interventional Radiologist and Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care, before, during and after Interventional Radiology cases. Possesses ability to scrub, assist and record all Interventional Radiology cases and is able to operate the equipment in the Interventional Radiology lab.Interventional Radiology Technologist Key Accountabilities:Performs in the scrub and recorder roles and provides assistance to the circulatorProvides an environment that lends to a safe practice by incorporating the needs of the patientAssists Registered Nurse in collecting patient data, identifying priority problems, reports variances to the RN and physicians (radiologist and anesthesiologist), and documents findings in the radiologic documentationAnalyzes collected data and uses professional judgement to select the most appropriate and cost-effective method for completing the expected procedureAnticipates and adjusts rapidly to the equipment/supply need of the interventional radiologistAssists in the education of the patient, family, and other health care providers as appropriate regarding the expected procedureDemonstrates proper technique for catheters/guidewire exchanges and power injector operationOperates fixed and mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment; selects and modifies technical factors based on patient’s age, weight, and physical condition to produce optimal images while keeping radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievablePractices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staffProvides inventory control for vascular and interventional specific supplies such as catheters, guidewires, stents, procedure sets, etc.Qualifications:Graduate from an accredited college or school of Radiology Technology or equivalentCertification and current registration as a radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistFlorida State License as a Certified Radiologic TechnologistCertification and current registration in Cardiovascular Interventional Radiographer (CV), Cardiac Interventional Radiographer (CI) or Vascular-Interventional Radiographer (VI) by the ARRTBLS within one year of hireWork Hours:
7am - 5:30pm (M-F), 40 hrs/wk, Weekday/weekend on-call is required.Work Location:
St. Petersburg, FLYOU BELONG HERE! Come & experience what teamwork and outstanding patient care looks like at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital! Join an amazing global health care organization with an excellent compensation and benefits package! Did I mention, FREE/on-site parking is also available for all employees!
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