Technologist-Interventional Radiology

Job Responsibilities

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  Performs basic to complex quality radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician in Interventional Radiology, Neuro Interventional Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, and Electrophysiology lab.

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  Sets up sterile table, assembles necessary instruments, catheters, guidewires, and contrast materials according to procedure requirements.

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  Assists Radiologist/Neurologist/Cardiologist with catheters, guidewires, balloons, coils, and treatments.

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  Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan and implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.

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  Completes documentation as required to comply with policies and procedures.

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  Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

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  Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.

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  Completes assigned goals.

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  Other duties as assigned 

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Experience

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  Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

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Experience as obtained through        Minimum of 1 year as a radiology the completion of a Radiology            technologist. 6 months 

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                                                                                Technology Program.                        experience in IR/Cath lab/EP. 

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Education

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  Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

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Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT.

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Training

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  Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

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Special Skills

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  Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

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Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and 

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positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results. Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral 

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instructions; ability to plan and organize work

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Licensure

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  Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

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Registered by American Registry       Registry in Vascular of Radiologic Technologists        Interventional ARRT(VI)

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(ARRT) with Registry in 

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Radiography ARRT (R). ;BLS Certification within 14 days of hire; New graduate will obtain required registry within 120 days as required;. State license as required

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Reporting Relationships

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Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

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Reporting Relationships

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Work Environment

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Functional Demands

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      Label                          Short Description    Full Description

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Sedentary

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Very light energy level

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Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. 

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cart

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Light

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Moderate energy level

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Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

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Medium

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High energy level

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Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

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      Heavy                         Very high energy       Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 

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                                                     level                           200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max 

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assist sit to stand transfer. 

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Functional Demands Rating

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Medium

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Activity Level Throughout Workday

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Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

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Occasional

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Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

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Continuous

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Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

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Continuous

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Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

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Occasional

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Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

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Continuous

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Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

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Continuous

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Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

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Continuous

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Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

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Continuous

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Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

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Continuous

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Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

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Continuous

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Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl

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Occasional

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Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation

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Continuous

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Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities

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Occasional

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Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

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Continuous

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Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

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Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

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Continuous

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Sensory Requirements

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  Color                          Near Vision               Far Vision                 Depth Perception     Hearing

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Discrimination

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                                                 Accurate                     Accurate                     Moderate

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Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens

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Anticipated

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Environmental Requirements - Chemical

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Anticipated

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Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

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Anticipated

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Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures

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Not Anticipated

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Environmental Requirements - Radiation

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Anticipated

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Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

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Not Anticipated

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Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels

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Not Anticipated

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Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter

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Not Anticipated

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Environmental Requirements - Other