Interventional Radiology Technologist – Part Time Days Position Available In Bucks, Pennsylvania

Interventional Radiology Technologist – Part Time Days
locations
Sellersville, PA – 700 Lawn Ave
time type
Part time
posted on
Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id
R128392
St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience andpassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwaveringmitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in themunities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.
The Interventional Radiology Technologist performs interventional radiology examinations on patients based on department procedures and under the direction of appropriate supervisor.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of interventional radiology procedures as directed by the appropriate supervisor
Responsible for the continuity of care of patients while they are in the interventional radiology section
Communicates to Radiologist clinical observations during interventional radiology procedures
Demonstratespetency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job descriptions
Injects contrast for interventional radiology procedures in accordance with department policy
Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination
Provides coverage for CT biopsies as necessary
Teaches and trains students in their specified technology, if site applicable
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs. Accurately ads to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Frequent use of fingers and hands in operating equipment and in charting information. Standing or walking for up to 7 hours per day in 60-minute increments. Sitting for up to 1-hour per day in 15-minute increments. Pushing, pulling and lifting patients up 300 pounds with assistance. Lifting and moving objects up to 40 pounds. Frequent stoops, bends and crouches. Often reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal hearing. Seeing as it relates to normal vision.

EDUCATION

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible.

NJ Candidates:

Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist or Registered Radiology Technologist (with a current license issued by the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection).

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

IR or Cath Lab experience preferred. On the job cross training is available for this position. Required to obtain advanced Interventional Radiology registry within 1 year of eligibility for registry. Obtain BLS within 3 months of hire. History ofputer usage experience required.