What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Radiology Technologist position at LiveWell Homecare Agency?
Role Summary: An Interventional Technologist independently performs cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular-interventional procedures, assisting licensed practitioners. They prepare, administer medications, and document activities related to radiation exposure, ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Obtain correct orders, identify and prepare patients, and document clinical history.
- Optimize imaging protocols, maximize patient safety, and apply ALARA principles.
- Administer medications via vascular access as prescribed.
- Evaluate image quality, verify data storage, and assist in procedures.
- Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers.
- Maintain intra-arterial access, monitor physiological data, and perform manual hemostasis.
- Operate and ensure quality control of monitoring and imaging equipment.
- Initiate ACLS protocols when necessary, maintain sterile techniques, and record hemodynamic data.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and demonstrate proficiency in all duties.
Qualifications & Skills: Certification by ARRT-R with advanced ARRT-VI, CI, or CV is required. For cardiology, a specialty training or ARRT certification with RCIS or equivalent, along with ACLS (and PALS if on certain campuses), is necessary. Graduate from an accredited radiologic technology program. The role demands technical expertise, attention to safety, and ability to educate others.