Interventional Radiology Technologist - PRN

WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in providing compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• PRN

• General Body and Neuro IR Procedures

• Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy

• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures

• Perform procedures to be used for diagnostic purposes, for providing palliative care for cancer-related end-of-life symptoms, and for performing minimally invasive procedures, such as biopsies, chemo embolization, etc.

• Position the patient and equipment correctly to produce results with the best quality

• Use x-rays, CT, MRI or other imaging guidance to navigate small instruments, like catheters and needles, through blood vessels and organs to treat a variety of diseases

• Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician

• Record and process results of procedures

• Assist physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis, etc.

• Using fluoroscopic equipment, responsible for capturing images of the blood vessels

• Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms

• Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred Associate's Degree

• Required Certificate

• 1 year Special procedure technologist Preferred

• Radiography (ARRT-R) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

• X-Ray Operators (OPCERT)-State Licensing Board