Interventional Radiology Technologist

Allina Health
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Nov 22, 2024
Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: September 03, 2024 Department: 31006116 Interventional Radiology Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 12 hour shift Hours Per Week: 0 Union Contract: SEIU-5-Abbott Northwestern Technical Weekend Rotation: Other Job Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: 1-year full equivalent experience as Interventional Radiology Technologist. Job Description: Performs and assists with procedures in Interventional Radiology, both monitoring and scrubbing, under the direction of the radiologist, providing timely and quality services to patients. Follows Imaging Department policies to maintain a safe, efficient and economical environment. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to questions and concerns during and following the procedure. Principle Responsibilities Completes procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines Identifies patient with two identifiers. Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure. Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs. Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area. Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment. Maintains proficiency in both monitoring and scrub role, anticipating MD needs. Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images. Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system. Provides accurate clerical function Uses Excellian (electronic medical record). Understands the Enterprise Medical Imaging/Picture Archiving and Communication System. Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure. Communicates with Supervisor and team Reporting problems, issues or ideas. Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of other. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology 0 to 2 years of Medical Imaging experience Licenses/Certifications Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required must be registered upon hire BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire Physical Demands Medium Work: Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently