IR Tech

Hrs Description: ; Duties: Job Summary: -Interventional Technologist IV will, in collaboration with the team lead, practice and promote The Best in the Nation Service Behaviors, Strategies and Priorities. -Responsible for the operation of Angiographic equipment. -Performs vascular/interventional radiography procedures resulting in quality patient care and radiographic images necessary for diagnosis of disease and/or treatment. -Selects appropriate imaging techniques and protocols to complete the exam. -Receives patients, explains method of examination, and positions patient, performs IV puncture, and administers IV contrast agent when indicated. Independently performs and completes routine examinations. -Meet the needs of the patient, family and multi-disciplinary team through effective communication, coordination and documentation ensuring safety, care, courtesy, and efficiency. -Actively participates in quality initiatives to ensure the highest level of patient satisfaction, highest level of patient care and workflow efficiencies.

Material and

Equipment Involved: -Interventional Radiology equipment. -Multiple Computer Systems. -Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). -Pneumatic tube system. -Ultrasound Equipment. -CT Equipment. -Non-invasive blood pressure. -Invasive procedures. -Pulse oximetry. -Angiographic and interventional catheters. -PACS. -Wheelchairs, stretchers, mobilizers. -IV s and I-meds. -HIS/RIS. -Telephones and paging devices. -Computer, printer, fax machine. -EKG monitors. -Laser printer. -Stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers. -Portable Oxygen E tanks. -COR cart. -Defibrillator. -Proper handling of life support devices and equipment. -Weekend, holiday, and call schedules are required. -May be requested to work shift other than normal assigned shift and overtime to accommodate patient needs/volume. null

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