IR Tech

Hrs Description: BLS / ACLS required /// ARRT (RT) Required4X10's - call on nights and weekends approximately 8-10 shifts per monthNO Travel or Trauma requiredmay need to work OT ; Duties: Job Summary: The Interventional Technologist I assists Physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose, monitor and treat simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases without surgery. This position is intended for those who are gaining experience in Interventional Radiology or Invasive Cardiology or are experienced Imaging professionals who wish to begin a career in the discipline.

Job Responsibilities: -Assists Providers in performing minimally invasive, image-guided procedures including but not limited to cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, angiography, device implantation, biopsies, thrombectomy, embolization and pain management. -Utilizes a variety of highly specialized radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional and/or invasive procedures in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines. -Ensures procedures are performed safely and with the highest quality standards, maintaining a consistent focus centric care. -Assists in preparing patients for on patient procedures and providing comfort. -Acts as a scrub tech while assisting Providers during procedures -Maintains a strict sterile field adhering to safety protocols. -Responds to inquiries from patients and family members, provides clear information regarding diagnostic testing and expected result timelines. -Collaborates with team members across OU Health including Providers to provide exceptional patient care. -Conducts post-testing quality reviews to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented and align with departmental and accreditation standards. -Transfers images and data to the appropriate electronic health system, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician. -Performs quality control checks, cleaning, disinfecting and other equipment maintenance tasks per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines. -Assists with quality assurance, audits and performance improvement tasks as requested. -Provides on-call clinical coverage outside regularly scheduled duty hours on weekdays, weekends and holidays as assigned. -May support OU Health's academic partnerships by actively engaging in teaching of students in the radiologic program. -May serve as a departmental preceptor to provide instruction and mentorship to new or less experienced team members. -Assists with onboarding of new team members. -Performs other duties as assigned.

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