Interventional Procedures Tech

Hourly Pay Range:

$37.47 - $58.08 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: (if applicable)


• Position:


• Location: [City, IL]


• Full Time/Part Time: [Full Time / Part Time]


• Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]


• Required Travel:

A Brief Overview:
Under the directions of the Staff Radiologist and IR Senior Manager, this positions performs and supervises procedures at a level of optimum technical quality, not requiring constant supervision. Performs a variety of technical and clerical duties that will require independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative to apply special procedure examinations. Assumes responsibility for specific special procedures examinations and/or may be assigned duties, as requested.


What you will do:

• Produces Angiography examinations at a level of optimum technical quality.


• ARRT, IDNS, BLS certification (CPR).


• Post-graduate experience preferred and a minimum of 2 years general experience in Radiology completed for on the job training.


• Good written and verbal skills to effectively communicate with patients and physicians.


• Reviews and completes required forms and required data for hospital computer systems.


• Participates equally in rotating On-call schedule.


• Maintains adequate levels of inventory in Q-sight and/or notifying appropriate person.


• Successfully completes and maintains Level I competencies as stated above.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience


• Demonstrates working knowledge of all department IR x-ray equipment and IR supplies.


• Manages and maintains inventory in Q-sight under the supervision of Lead Tech


• Participates equally in rotating On-call schedule.


• Demonstrates ability to perform all routine and emergent IR exams independently.


• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of departmental software to manage patient schedules, requisitions, charges, image processing, and image transfer.


• Demonstrates working knowledge of RIS (Radnet) and PACS.


• Participates in IR lab projects and/or data collection.


• Assumes managerial responsibilities when appropriate.


• Acts as a resource for staff members, patients, physicians etc.


• Assists in staff training and orientation of Level I technologists.


• Rotates to IR labs at NorthShore facilities, as needed.


• Successfully completes and maintains Level I and II competencies as stated above.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience


• Maintains On-call and staffing schedules.


• Assumes additional managerial responsibilities, e.g. involvement in Performance Improvement Committees and projects outside immediate IR clinical setting.


• Assist others to solve problems and/or manage conflicts.


• Q-sight maintenance and report generation


• Ensures continuity of staff training (Levels I and II) and involvement in the direction of student (outside affiliations) clinical hours.


• Rotates to IR labs at NorthShore facilities, as needed.


• Successfully completes I, II and III competencies as stated above.


• Q-sight maintenance and report generation


• Manages all aspects of IR inventory


• Oversees physician dictations. (I.e. notifies of undictated reports in a timely fashion)


• Proficient in IR coding/billing. Functions as coding/billing liaison to hospital coders.


• Assumes all aspects of managerial responsibilities including but not limited to staff schedule, annual reviews, actively participates in departmental initiatives, etc.


• Functions as Charge Person in the IR Lab as necessary


• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good communication with radiologists, attending physicians, departmental supervisors, staff members, and all other hospital personnel and customers.


• Must be able to fit in add-ons, stat cases and inpatients in a timely and appropriate manner.


• Maintains a high standard of patient satisfaction, as encouraged by the C.A.R.E. Committee.


• Maintains a positive supportive work environment with co-workers.


• Attends CPR classes to maintain re-certification.


• Maintains appropriate state license and national board certification.


• Completes all paperwork and submits films to a radiologist in a timely manner.


• Assists in filing of films and retrieval of reports at all sites.


• Works as diagnostic radiology technologist, as needed (producing non-angiographic radiographs).


• Acts as receptionist as needed.


• Answers phones with proper etiquette.


• Assists in training of new technologist personnel.


• Assists with transporting of patients as needed to maintain department work flow.


• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and emergency callback.


• Ensures adequate staffing and coverage including on-call coverage, as required.


• May be required to work at other NorthShore off-site facilities to accommodate patients or to maintain adequate staffing levels and past scheduled hours.


• Reviews and records Pathology and Surgical Findings reports to determine the accuracy of the Angiography examination diagnosis.


• Reports environmental/equipment problems to appropriate resource personnel.


• Labels all examinations appropriately, following department’s established criteria and standards.


• Films according to protocols as outlined in procedure manual.


• Demonstrates collimation and shielding according to Department protocols for radiation safety.


• Determination of appropriate exposure factors and positioning of patient, utilizing immobilization devices when appropriate, to insure optimum film quality.


• Prepares patients for exam: obtains and records history, explains procedure, positions patients, and ensures their comfort.


• Introduces oneself to patient.


• Adheres to isolation/sterile techniques and radiation safety procedures.


• Verifies patient and procedure prior to starting exam.


• Performs exams, meeting all age-specific criteria. (i.e.; performs exams on all age groups, using appropriate technique.)


• Selects proper technical parameters on automatic exposure control devices.


• Explains procedure and uses a considerate and tactful manner in communicating need for additional films.


• Ensures cleanliness of equipment and work area.


• Maintains inventory of supplies in work area.


• Identifies supplies and equipment needs for procedure. Restocks work area as needed.


• Utilizes proper film screen combinations according to body part being radiographed.


• Utilizes and maintains exposure technique charts where needed.


• Prepares correct identification and processing of films and submits pertinent radiographs or previous examinations for comparison.


• Monitors patients’ condition during procedures.


• Complies with procedural standards in the care of children and adult population.


• Assists with proper positioning and restraining of children and elderly patients, as necessary.


• Assists with patient/family participation in post-procedural care for all age groups and provides resource information, as directed.


• Reinforces appropriate psychosocial interventions based on age and developmental status.


• Reassures children and aging patients.


• Interacts with families as so determined by need of case.


• Determines patient comfort and assesses the patient’s condition while in the Radiology Department.


• Appropriate types of immobilization and support devices, when needed.


• Solves minor scheduling problems for inpatients and outpatients.


• Deviations from departmental policies and procedures.


• Conflicts which are not individually solvable.


• All patient and employee incident reports.


• Responsible for ensuring equipment maintenance and repairs. Initiates and records service calls when needed.


• Required to work minimum of (3) three 8-hour shifts per month.


• Inactive hours exceed (3) three months, position to be terminated.

What you will need:

• High School Required
• Previous experience as an Angiography technologist required. Proficiency in IR Inventory required. Familiar with IR coding/billing
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to multi-task and interact effectively and pleasantly with a wide variety of individuals.
• High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited school of radiology Required And


• Certificate or associate Degree in Radiology, ARRT registered, IDNS licensed, Current CPR certification Required

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development


• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Free Parking at designated locations


• Wellness Program Savings Plan


• Health Savings Account Options


• Retirement Options with Company Match


• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay


• Community Involvement Opportunities