Interventional Radiology Technologist Lead

Company: Christus Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Interventional Radiology Technologist Lead to join our team at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline. As a key member of our Radiology Department, you will be responsible for coordinating patient and staff schedules, maintaining Interventional Radiology Protocols, and mentoring new associates.Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient and staff schedules to ensure proper coverage at all times and sites.
• Maintain Interventional Radiology Protocols in coordination with Radiologists and communicate changes to IR associates.
• Mentor and precept new associates.
• Mentor and coordinate Interventional Radiology students.
• Introduce yourself to patients, identify them with two identifiers, and communicate with them regarding all aspects of the procedure.
• Place patients on the table, making them comfortable with pads, support sponges, blankets, etc.
• Obtain pertinent history from patients, ascertain any contraindications for performing exams, and provide patient care based on evaluation.
• Obtain and examine requisitions to be fully aware of information such as procedure requested, patient's condition, and any special notes.
• Observe patients' conditions and report immediately any unusual signs, symptoms, or occurrences to Radiology nurses or physicians.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of work performed.
• Obtain and verify written or electronic orders on all outpatients.
• Scan all outpatient orders, consents, and questionnaires (as needed) into PACS with the procedure performed.
• Verify that proper lab work was performed, if applicable, prior to procedure and communicate findings with physicians and/or nurses.
• Assist physicians in performing diagnostic and therapeutic exams while utilizing sterile techniques.
• Be familiar with supplies used in the Vascular Interventional Department and their uses.
• Be familiar with emergency situations associated with special procedures and possess the ability to respond quickly and accurately to all situations that occur in the Vascular Interventional Department.
• Have a thorough understanding of all lab values pertinent to patients and the safe outcome of procedures.
• Be able to work in all areas of the department as necessary to increase patient throughput.
• Be familiar with different protocols for each procedure for the different radiologists.
• Properly follow protocol in notification and documentation of all contrast/medication reactions.
• Use proper quality control techniques.
• Complete all requisitions in the Radiology Information System, entering all charges and clinical data as necessary.
• Demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Transport patients as necessary.
• Follow up with patient complaints, reporting to supervisors and filling out Event reports as necessary.Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required.
  • Two years of experience in Vascular Interventional required.
  • Customer service and telephone skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, associates, and other departments.
  • Current State Licensure required.
  • Current BLS (American Heart Association) required.
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology required.
  • Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) or Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT required.
  • Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

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