Position Title

Lead Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:This specialty certified technologist provides leadership to other special procedures technologists in the
Interventional Radiology department. Also assists in the performance of diagnostic, interventional and
therapeutic radiologic and ultrasonic guided imaging procedures as needed. This technologist is highly trained
in working in surgical type work environments and is specifically trained to work in a sterile field.

Responsibilities and Essential Job FunctionsContributes to the orientation, education, and evaluation of staff. - Coordinates/assigns daily duties and quality checks. Delegates tasks to other technologists. Coordinates daily staffing needs and re-evaluates staffing needs with changes in unit workflow. Partners with nursing leadership to ensure effective flow and continuity of care within the department. Demonstrates collaborative interaction with other healthcare team members to meet immediate and specific patient care needs such as seamless transition of patients. Demonstrates competence in the areas of communication/collaboration, shift coordinator, effective problem solving and cost-effective decision making. Must maintain competence in assisting during physician supervised procedures with proper sterile preparation of patient access areas, procedure trays and miscellaneous supplies and devices used during the procedure. This technologist is also accountable for ensuring the proper documentation of the use of contrast material and ensuring there is appropriate documentation related to patient charges. Must maintain professional, clinical, and technical competency to perform radiologic diagnostic imaging procedures incorporating access techniques developed for specific vascular (arterial and venous), spinal, neurological and general chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremity locations. Participates as a member of the department leadership team. Participates in department performance improvement activities. Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by the supervisor, nurse manager or director. The technologist will participate in the training process developed for technologist preceptorship and provide assistance to Radiology residents as requested. This technologist is personally responsible for maintaining required state and national licensure as a technologist, certification for life support response and IV competence. - This technologist is responsible for maintaining proper radiation protection (apron, thyroid, glasses) and ensuring that personal radiation monitoring device is worn appropriately at all times during procedures. This technologist participates with patient safety by participating in "time out" procedures, post procedure "huddles" and abiding by the organizational policies and guidelines related to Culture of Safety. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and ExperienceHigh School Graduate Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program
Preferred Education and ExperienceAssociates Degree Bachelors Degree 1 or more years of broad interventional experience
Required Licensure and CertificationBasic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Radiology - American Board of Radiology (ABR) ARRT (R), (IR or CV

Time Type:Full time

Job Requisition ID:R-30129

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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