Under minimal supervision of the Radiologists and the Lead Neuro Interventional Technologist, the Neuro Interventional Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic, interventional, and neuro interventional procedures, (including diagnostic, interventional angiograms, neurothrombectomy and nonvascular interventional procedures throughout the imaging department) transporting patients and providing clinical and clerical support. The Neuro Interventional Technologist ensures maintenance of equipment by reporting malfunctions and assists in departmental supply acquisition. The Neuro Interventional Technologist will perform quality angiographic and interventional services at the request of physicians utilizing a wide variety of specialized equipment, software, post processing applications, and machinery. The Neuro Interventional Technologist has responsibility to film and assure appropriate charges are entered for the completed procedure based upon techniques/approaches used in the case. This technologist will be familiar with various supplies used and facilitate in a scrub role with the interventionalist performing the interventional procedure. The Neuro Interventional Technologist will be responsible for the appropriate practice of witnessing and documenting medication waste for the Radiology RNs.

This position may be eligible for a $20,000.00 sign-on incentive, relocation, and tuition loan repayment.

Essential Job Functions

•Supports and models behaviors consistent with themission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
•Ensures radiological services provided are in compliancewith standards established by the institution, state, local and federalagencies.
•Performs quality angiographic and interventionalservices at the request of physicians.
•Special procedure responsibilities include operatingspecialized equipment such as power injectors, DSA, angiojet, RITA andknowledge in the uses and handling of catheters, wires, drains, etc. Acts aresource for the physicians regarding all wires and catheters in thedepartment.
•Prepares the angiographic suite for the patient byassuring cleanliness and aseptically of the appropriate areas. Sets up theequipment and sterile tray for cases. Acts as the scrub assistant to thephysician. Understands and practices aseptic techniques, sets up and maintainsthe sterile field as well as all pertinent supplies. Positions the patient andthoroughly explains the procedures as well as alleviating apprehension andpromoting cooperation as much as possible. Assists in catheter/wire manipulationand sets the injector for contrast injection as needed. Is responsible forassessing for allergies and ensuring the informed consent is obtained prior toa procedure.
•Performs all duties of Diagnostic Imaging and SpecialProcedure Technologists as required in both the hospital and clinic setting,and maintains competency in all areas of the department.
•Informs management or Lead Neuro IR Technologist of anyunusual concerns, situations or conditions relative to staff, patients andphysicians.
•Maintains adequate inventory of all required supplies byinforming appropriate personnel for acquisition.
•Assures the Neuro Interventional and Special Proceduresprogram is in compliance with regulatory agencies: FDA, ACR, OSHA and NRC bycompleting appropriate clerical work needed to perform and charge for exams.
•Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth anddevelopment; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
•Maintains competency in all organizational, departmentaland outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevantto job performance.
•Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet theneeds of the department/organization.