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Job Title: Interventional Radiologic Technologist
About the Role:
Cath Lab Specific:The Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist must be competent as an assistant to the interventional cardiologist for diagnostic and interventional procedures in roles that include scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating. The technologist must have knowledge of X-ray equipment in use, hemodynamic monitoring, coronary and peripheral anatomy, and sterile technique.
Arrhythmia (EP) Specific:
The EP Radiologic Technologist must be competent as an assistant to the electrophysiologist for non-invasive and invasive procedures. The technologist must have knowledge of X-ray equipment in use, arrhythmia monitoring, cardio structures, anatomy of heart chambers, and sterile technique.
Vascular Interventional (VIR) Specific:
The VIR Radiologic Technologist must be competent as an assistant to the interventional radiologist for minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures in roles that include scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating. The technologist must have knowledge of various imaging modalities and techniques used in these procedures.
Responsibilities and Duties:
1. The radiologic technologist will assist the interventionalist in specific areas described above. 2. Greet patients upon arrival to the department. Check chart for required data (i.e., informed consent). Report absences or abnormalities to RN/physician. Explain procedures, give instructions, and answer patients' questions. Participate in room turnover and transporting of patients. 3. Assist Radiation Safety officer in QA of labs and radiation protective apparel on a regular basis. Perform tasks using radiation safety principles; check lead aprons for tears; report findings and remove inadequate gear from service; maintain accurate records with the Radiology department.