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Advocate Aurora Health · 4 months ago

Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Aurora Medical Center Kenosha - 10400 75th St

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$34.90/hr - $56.25/hr

Advocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, providing comprehensive healthcare services. They are seeking an Interventional Radiologic Technologist to operate angiographic equipment, assist in interventional procedures, and ensure high-quality imaging while monitoring patient status during procedures.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Competently operates angiographic equipment used to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures, including but not limited to: biopsy, para/thoracentesis, abscess drainages, peripheral vascular stenting, catheter placement, thrombolytic therapy, and embolization

Acts as a scrub assistant on basic interventional and surgical procedures, receiving direction from attending and resident physicians

Monitors patients and alerts staff of life threatening changes in patient status. Applies the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required. Provides assistance with emergency procedures, responding quickly and effectively as they occur

Identifies and processes images, assuring that images are of diagnostic quality. Assists clinical engineering staff in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality

Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy

Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images

Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies, and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges

Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Qualification

Radiographer licenseRegistered Technologist (RT)Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Radiologic Technology trainingRadiation safety knowledgeAseptic techniquesAnatomy knowledgePatient service skillsComputer skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsWork independently

Required

Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin

Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology

Competent in basic radiology positioning and techniques

Knowledge of basic radiation safety and aseptic techniques

Knowledge of anatomy that includes vascular and/or cerebral

Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members

Ability to work independently

Intermediate computer skills

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist

Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head

Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance

Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force