Reports to the Director of Imaging Services. Works in cooperation with the Charge IR Nurse to optimize IR workflow and patient safety. Provides functional guidance to Technologists and students in assigned area. Regularly performs a variety of routine and complex interventional procedures as a staff Technologist.
MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of an Associate's Degree or equivalent from an approved school of radiology. Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Indiana State Department of Health is required. Minimum experience in IR or Cath lab of 1-2 years. Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Demonstrated leadership skills are preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
Requires an in-depth knowledge of radiation emitting units.
Requires the analytical ability/skills necessary to determine the best method of providing requested interventional procedures based on specifics of individual cases, ensuring clear and undistorted pictures and providing input on the safe and positive outcome to the intervention.
Requires the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to fifty percent of work time when positioning patients for procedures, operating diagnostic imaging equipment, reviewing images taken by staff Technologists, etc.
Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates the interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical or emotional stress, the Charge IR Nurse, department staff and various other Hospital staff (for example, with nursing personnel and/or physicians when gathering and exchanging routine patient information).
Demonstrates the leadership and training skills necessary to provide functional guidance and training to Technologists and students in the assigned area(s).
Working Conditions
Works in a patient care environment with some exposure to possible infectious diseases.
Regular exposure to radiation with little or no chance of injury when established safety procedures are followed.
Reports to work location within 30 minutes when On Call.
Physical Demands
Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.