What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Radiology Tech position at TALENT Software Services?
Job Summary
Assist in various invasive angio and interventional procedures performed in the Interventional Radiology Suite. Organize surgical scrub and circulation duties for total patient care during and after the procedure. Monitor patients in the Interventional Radiology area.
Essential Functions
Requires standing and walking while wearing 10 to 15-pound lead radiation protection aprons. Exposure to radiation, secretions, and blood. Confined working area. Normal vision, manual dexterity, and good eye and hand coordination are necessary to operate equipment. Constant concentration required during procedures. 1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred.
Assist in various invasive angio and interventional procedures performed in the Interventional Radiology Suite. Organize surgical scrub and circulation duties for total patient care during and after the procedure. Monitor patients in the Interventional Radiology area.
Essential Functions
- Perform specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional and angiographic procedures under the direction of a physician.
- Explain the procedure to the patient and prepare them for the procedure.
- Obtain medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
- Circulate during the procedure and maintain responsibility for patient comfort.
- Provide supplies necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
- Remove catheters/sheaths and apply direct pressure or clamp as appropriate.
- Provide necessary report information to the holding area or nursing unit as needed.
- Record and process hemodynamic reports, contrast media records, and charges promptly and accurately.
- Enter patient data and inventory into the WITT program and send films for review.
- Communicate equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.
Requires standing and walking while wearing 10 to 15-pound lead radiation protection aprons. Exposure to radiation, secretions, and blood. Confined working area. Normal vision, manual dexterity, and good eye and hand coordination are necessary to operate equipment. Constant concentration required during procedures. 1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred.
Salary : $35 - $60