IR TECHNOLOGIST

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Shift : 8:30am-5pm
• Assists physician with sterile procedures, anticipates their needs and utilizes knowledge of all necessary equipment and supplies.
• Ensures aseptic techniques are observed.
• Removes sheaths and holds arterial pressure until hemostasis.
• Utilizes two patient identifiers to confirm patient/exam accuracy before administering exam.
• Confirms proper exam/patient before releasing images to PACS.
• Utilizes proper positioning criteria and technical exposure factors.
• Ensures study has correct patient demographics and RT/LT annotation when post processing.
• Assists healthcare team.
• Handles various job tasks simultaneously.
• Works to improve productivity by maintaining IR Suite ready status by preparing the Suite and equipment for the next procedure.
• Inputs procedural charges into the computer system.
• Applies appropriate use of PPE: follows the OSHA/Florida Hospital Infection Control policies for handling blood or body substances, waste disposal for biohazardous and non-biohazardous waste and keeps a safe environment for patients, visitors and co-workers.
• Operates and maintains equipment in a safe manner.
• Properly wears Dosimeter badge and seeks to minimize radiation exposure.
• Performs a full range of IR procedures.
• Utilizes the knowledge and skills for age-specific factors necessary to perform safe and effective procedures on patients of all ages (neonate/infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatrics).
• The knowledge and skills are acquired through formal training, in-service, continuing education and/or experience.
• Willing to learn/adapt to new technologies and protocols and help develop the knowledge and competency of co-workers and students.
• Addresses patient needs, questions and anxieties.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives while understanding the department performance trends and established standards.
• Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Utilizes patient service recovery resources when appropriate.
• Attends department meetings consistently and promotes positive dialogue with respect to department objectives.
• Listens and is responsible to understand all agenda items.
• Takes call as rotated/assigned and responds (in hospital) within 30 minutes.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

• Knowledge of procedure-specific equipment (EKOS, AngioJet, etc.) [Required]

• Knowledge of fluoroscopic equipment (Siemens Zeego) [Required]

• Ability to learn and master new tasks related to Interventional Radiology [Required]

• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of diverse backgrounds [Required]

• Independent judgment [Required]

• Ingenuity and initiative [Required]

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

• Associate [Preferred]

• Bachelor's [Preferred]

• in Radiology or healthcare-related field

• 1+ interventional radiology training/experience [Required]

• Experience as an IR Technologist and/or formal IR training (scrubbing and monitoring cases) [Preferred]

• Experience with emergency on-call situations [Preferred]

• Procedure experience: TACE, TIPS, Fistula declot, trans jugular liver biopsy, Nephrostomy tube placement, IVC filter placement, Thrombolysis, Embolization’s, Dialysis Catheter placement, Thrombectomy, Stenting and ballooning, groin management [Preferred]

• Additonal Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

• Registered Radiology Technologist RT(R)(ARRT) [Required]

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.