Interventional Radiology Technologist

Duration: 3 months+

Certifications:

• Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Current license to practice the art of Radiologic Technology in the State of Ohio

Summary:

Job Description:

Summary: Operates radiologic equipment to obtain diagnostic radiographs, and assists on a technical level during invasive procedures. Ensures that all aspects of patients' records are processed properly to initiate procedure results in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications: Formal Education Required:

• Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Current license to practice the art of Radiologic Technology in the State of Ohio
• Certification by the ARRT in Vascular Interventional Radiography a plus but not required..

Experience & Training Required:

• Two (2) year experience as a working Tech is required,
• Must be proficient in the performance of basic special procedures in approximately three (3) months.

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:

• Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
• Projects positive attitude, shows pride and acts as an ambassador of Hospitals. Maintains pleasant disposition.
• Anticipates customer needs and responds readily.
• Welcomes customers in a friendly manner. Communicates with courtesy, clarity, and care; Always identifies self and department when placing and receiving calls.
• Remains calm when communicating difficult situations; acknowledges and apologizes to customers when delays have occurred.
• Sensitive to cultural, age, gender, education, and religious diversity, and communicates in a manner respectful to others.
• Dresses in accordance with the dress code policy. Always properly wears identification badge above waist level and facing forward at all times.
• Apparel is always clean, professional, tasteful, tidy, and discreet. Maintains good personal hygiene.
• Follows safety procedures at all times; proactively takes steps to maintain safety of customers. Uses proper body mechanics and assistive devices as needed.
• Complies with policies regarding confidentiality, privacy, safety, and security.

Level of Physical Demands: Sedentary:

• Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
• Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires squatting and kneeling occasionally.
• Bending, reaching, twisting, and stair climbing done frequently.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working irregular hours and the type of work frequently varies.
• Requires dexterity in fingers and precision in work.