Interventional Radiology Technician Jobs

Interventional Radiology Technician Job Purpose: Promotes and restores patients' health by assisting in the clinical procedural process; collaborating with physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients and family members. Non-exempt status.

Fundamental Job Duties:

• Notifying proper personnel of supply issues or needs, equipment conditions and office needs.
• Follows infection-control requirements ensuring patient and team member safety.
• Assist physician in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic angiogram procedures.
• Identifies and assists with efficient and effective patient care requirements throughout the procedure experience.
• Promotes patient's independence through teaching guided by physician or nurse; help patient and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
• Maintains and monitors procedural supply inventory by checking stock; anticipating needed supplies; ordering supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Notifies physician of any supply shortages or issues. Communicates with Medical Supply Representatives as needed.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment. Maintain procedural/medical supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrate proper sterile technique and recovery if a break occurs. Open and set up procedure back table.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among team members by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in problem-solving methods.
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing support to patients and families.

Detailed description:

Angiogram Procedures

• Assist in transporting patient on and off the procedure exam table.
• Demonstrate proper patient positioning for specific angiogram procedure.
• Apply pressure at the puncture site to achieve hemostasis.
• Oversee and delegate to MA staff as needed.
• Assist nurse with procedure supplies and preparation of procedure room.
• Assist nurse to prepare the patient for procedure.
• Help to transport patient to recovery, assist in/provide recovery care as directed.
• Educate the patient regarding expected procedural events
• Save, upload and store C-Arm images from each procedure daily or as needed.
• Prepare the procedure room, equipment and C-arm. Safely operate equipment following manufacturer guidelines.
• Prioritize patient and physician needs during the procedure. Assist with any emergency care needs as directed.
• Prepare the procedure room for the next procedure/day. Mop the floor and clean equipment. Discard trash in appropriate locations.
• Assist physician and nurse in providing for patient safety and support.

Daily/as needed

• Assist/perform patient chart monitoring for procedure documentation and shredding.
• Upload and back up of fluoroscopy and ultrasound images.
• Provide assistance and appropriate lunch/breaks to other Clinical/IRT staff members as directed.
• Maintain PACS system and images stored.
• Clean and maintain equipment. Call for service/Tech for break/fix issues and follow through.
• Assist the Clinical Manager in monitoring radiation exposure. Ensure the proper placement and daily wear of badges. Perform routine badge exchange.
• Break down procedure room to allow Housekeeping to mop and access for EnviroSheild

Recovery/Pre-operative Care

• Assisting in recovery care of patient dependent upon type of procedure performed and as required by physician following established policies and procedures.
• Provide for patient and family needs as appropriate. Administer appropriate care following orders as requested by physicians.
• Provide instruction and education to the patient before and after the procedure.
• Provide support to recovery staff in the maintenance of puncture site. One Tech remains on-site until the last patient is discharged.
• Assist with and react appropriately to any emergency care needs of patient, work with entire team to manage patient care.
• Communicate with nurse, team members and physician of on-going patient care needs.

Supplies

• Assist with weekly and monthly sterilizer care and cleaning.
• Maintain and update eCW Inventory system working with Clinical Manager adding/updating new or existing products. Participate in Quarterly Inventory count.
• Organize and restock procedural departments.
• Maintain packing slips for accounting.
• Reconcile daily patient charges with the nursing log book and inventory system adjusting as needed.
• Daily ordering and monitoring of supply needs. Monitor expiration dates and contact Reps for trade or return.
• Notify proper personnel for supply needs or issues.
• Unpack supplies when received, check packing slip for completeness, notify correct personnel if there are discrepancies. Breaking down boxes as necessary.

Reports to Clinical Manager and Physicians

Requirements of position:

• Ability to routinely lift 25-50lbs.
• Ability to work Full-Time with occasional approved over-time, may require early morning or later evening duties depending on assigned position and unforeseen patient care needs
• Able to bend and stand for extended periods of time
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to push/pull patient/equipment on wheels
• Ability to assist in patient lifting
• Active BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with EMR