Interventional Technologist - Per Diem

Job description

Position Summary: The primary responsibility is to set up and assist the radiologist in performing a variety of special studies, including interventional procedures, which require sterile technique and the introduction of a catheter into designated areas of the body. Education, License & Cert: High school with additional skills training (certification). Two years. ARRT(R) certification required, Advanced certification ARRT(VI) preferred. NYS Radiology Tech License Experience: Minimum of one year radiological technologist experience. Prior experience in an OR or IR lab experience preferred. Essential Functions: 1. Practices sterile technique. Assists the interventionist with procedures, performs scrub duties according to standard care plan, physician preference, policy and procedure. 2. Prepares sterile table and environment for angiographic procedures. 3. Positions patient to get anatomic structures on film. Positioning is critical because of the injection of a contrast agent. (Since multiple injections are required for all procedures, you are limited as to the amount of contrast being used for the total procedure. Consequently, positioning and setting up of proper radiographic tec...