INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY TECH Allied Health & Clinical Lab Hours: Day Shift Day Shift - Full Time Paygrade/Wages/Salary Info: NE N31 - 30.4500 - 38.2500
#*New Moffitt McKinley Hospital#opening July 2023 The Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist is under the broad direction of the Interventional Radiology Section Director, the Administrator of Diagnostic Imaging Services, the Supervisor of Interventional Radiology and the Diagnostic Imaging Manager. The IR Technologist shall be responsible for performing sterile invasive and diagnostic procedures as well as administering contrast agents on selected portions of the anatomy as requested by the clinician on patients based on age appropriate criteria. The IR Technologist is responsible to work as part of a team that may consist of licensed independent providers, nursing, specialized scheduling coordinators, supervisory and management staff. The IR technologist assists the radiologist during the entire course of the interventional radiology procedure. Must be able to work assigned hours and be available after assigned hours as needed. Must meet all behavioral and ADA standards as delineated in the job description Must be able to work varied schedules and #ON CALL# hours. Position Highlights: Will perform sterile invasive and diagnostic procedures as well as administering contrast agents on selected portions of the anatomy as requested by clinician on patients based on age appropriate criteria. Is responsible to work as part of a team that may consist of licensed independent providers, nursing, specialized scheduling coordinators, supervisory and management staff. Assists the radiologist during the entire course of the interventional radiology procedure. The Ideal Candidate: Has an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology with Advanced certification in the vascular discipline. Has one to two years of previous Interventional Radiology experience in a hospital setting. Responsibilities: Must demonstrate complete working knowledge of all IR exams and the use of all IR equipment. Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure. Must understand and possess the ability to correctly bill and charge using appropriate codes as required. Ensures that all supplies are present and in the room prior to any procedure based on the daily IR schedule to include any and all research studies. Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency. Credentials and Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be a graduate of a JECERT accredited school of Radiologic Technology. Advanced ARRT certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology (IV) required within 1 year of hire. Current Florida RT license required- Current BLS required. At least one to two years of previous Interventional Radiology experience in a hospital setting preferred. *Will consider training based on skill, IR knowledge and completion of didactic training. Must be ARRT-R. One year from date of hire will be granted for non-advanced certified technologist to become ARRT (VI) certified.