SUMMARY

Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for an Interventional (IR) Radiology Technologist I or II in our Interventional Radiology department. This full-time position will work weekdays and on-call. Under the direction of the area supervisor, performs patient care and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis and treatment of patients.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible external candidates (contract/temporary workers and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs diagnostic radiographic / angiographic imaging and assists with interventional procedures under direct supervision of an interventional practitioner
• Follows ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle; modifies radiation dose for individual patient’s exams in accordance with established age/weight specific protocols (including pediatric techniques and dosing), utilizing dose reduction software
• Reviews and verifies IR exam orders and patient identification in accordance with hospital policy to ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient
• Assesses patient risk via patient interviews and chart review; alerts nurses and/or physicians to possible contraindications for procedure (labs, allergies,etc.)
• Ensures patient is prepared and protocols for pre-medications have been completed (e.g. contrast allergy pre-medication)
• Demonstrates extensive understanding of procurement, storage, utilization, documentation, and billing requirements for catheters, stents, and other supplies / equipment used in Interventional Radiology
• Arranges patient’s need for care following procedure (e.g. clinic appointments, return procedure visits, etc) per interventional provider’s instruction
• Provides education to patient and family members and assesses understanding
• Provides for the physical and psychological needs of patients during IR exams, including monitoring of patient’s oxygen saturation levels when caring for patients with orders for “continuous” O2 sat monitoring; addresses issues according to hospital protocol; assesses patient’s level of pain and notifies nurse / provider as needed
• Performs venipuncture for contrast administration, evaluates patency of IV access; administers saline flush per protocol pre/post IV contrast administration
• Performs Point-of-Care lab tests (e.g. ACT, Creatinine).
• Prepares and administers oral and/or IV contrast per department protocols as prescribed by a licensed practitioner
• Ensure personnel caring for patient follow safety procedures (e.g. infection prevention)
• Documents clinical and required regulatory information in patient’s electronic chart (e.g. IV documentation, signs / symptoms relevant to exam, contrast administration in MAR); performs order entry / modification / cancelation in accordance with hospital policies
• Initiates response to complications and emergencies arising during exams; requests assistance from nurses, providers, and other personnel as needed
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and effects of disease processes; evaluates images, recognizes normal vs. abnormal anatomy and notifies the appropriate interventional provider as needed
• Handles and secures medications and equipment in accordance with hospital policies
• Utilizes the image management system; acquire, format, manipulate, archives images to the PACS system
• Assists patient with completing informed consent form, after provider has completed informed consent discussion with the patient
• Implements downtime procedures (manual operations) when computer systems or equipment fails
• Instructs new staff and students in IR procedures and techniques
• Performs competency evaluations for new IR personnel
• Assists with education and training of medical staff (Radiology Residents, Fellows, RPA’s etc.)
• Maintains equipment and room in proper working condition and trouble-shoots malfunctioning equipment; takes appropriate action to address image quality issues. Performs quality control procedures
• Demonstrates and promotes a healthy work environment and good teamwork; makes suggestions for improvements; demonstrates and promotes patient and family-centered care behaviors
• Assists in organizing work flow utilizing available staff and rooms
• Assists performing exams identified for approved IRB research
• Assists in coordinating and participates in departmental continuing education in-services
• Provides peer feedback for staff performance evaluations
• Performs various clerical duties and completes additional duties/projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS - IR TECHNOLOGIST II

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT
• Currently certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Maintains minimum CEU credits as mandated by the ARRT
• Possess CV or VI certification (ARRT)
• Possess current CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of employment QUALIFICATIONS - IR TECHNOLOGIST I

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT
• Currently certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Maintains minimum CEU credits as mandated by the ARRT
• Possess CV or VI certification (ARRT) within 36 months of employment
• Possess current CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of employment

Title: Interventional Radiology Technologist I or II

Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Requisition ID: 250457