Interventional Radiologic Tech II - registry
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Requirements:Education Required:Advanced training
beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or
approved program in Radiologic Technology.Experience
Required:Typically requires 2 years of experience in an
Interventional Radiologic Technologist role. Advanced knowledge in
radiology positioning and techniques.Advanced knowledge of basic
radiation safety and aseptic techniques.Advanced knowledge of
anatomy that includes vascular and/or cerebral.Advanced knowledge
of physician protocols and ability to work effectively with diverse
providers.Advanced knowledge of embolic and thrombolytic materials,
physiologic monitoring equipment, and surgical scrub technique to
be able to assist the provider.Proficiency in suturing vascular
access sheaths.Ability to work independently.Intermediate computer
skills.Radiographer license issued by the Illinois Dept of Nuclear
Safety, andRegistered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), orRegistered
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) issued by Cardiovascular
Credentialing International (CCI), andBasic Life Support (BLS) for
Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart
Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months, andAdvanced
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. 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.- lift up to 20 lbs. over the
head.- carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.Must be able to:-
push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.- perform a sliding transfer of 150
lbs. with a second person present.May be exposed to mechanical,
electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and
body fluids therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn
as necessary.Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing.Operates
all equipment necessary to perform the job.This job description
indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the
incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the
incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related
duties.Purpose:Performs basic to advanced interventional radiologic
procedures and assists the physicians with interventional and
surgical procedures.Accountabilities:Proficiently operates
angiographic and ultrasound equipment used to perform basic to
advanced procedures on inpatients and outpatients. Must perform and
be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at
assigned facility or by assigned specialty, which includes carotid
stenting, cerebral intervention including embolization,
coiling/stenting, angiograms and/or vertebro, kyphoplasty, chemo
therapy, thera sphere embolization, adrenal and petrosal sampling,
cryo and Radio Frequency (RF) ablation, and/or aortic aneurysm
repair, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA),
peripheral transluminal angioplasty (PTA), electrophysiology study,
pacemakers, atherectomy, advanced imaging applications, and complex
peripheral interventions.Assists with interventional and surgical
procedures as a scrub assistant with competent knowledge of
equipment and equipment options, while working seamlessly with the
attending and resident physicians. Serves as a resource to
physicians on procedural equipment options.Monitors patients and
alerts staff of life threatening changes in pati
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