Description

American Traveler is hiring an Interventional Radiology Technologist with ARRT RT(R) certification and current Kentucky radiation licensure to perform vascular interventional radiology procedures.

Details

• Radiology Interventional unit setting
• 1st shift, 5x8 schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Call, weekend, and holiday coverage required

Requirements

• Associate's degree from a JRCERT-accredited Radiology Program required
• Current ARRT Registry in Radiography RT(R) required
• Current BLS certification required
• Current Commonwealth of Kentucky State Specific Radiation License required with the Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (license required if applicable)
• One year of mammography diagnostic experience required
• Must maintain continuing education hours required by licensing agency
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required
• Outstanding eye-hand coordination and attention to detail required

Additional Information

• Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, computer processing, and related techniques to produce diagnostic images
• Verifies orders, patient identity, and patient history prior to exams
• Performs and documents peripheral venipuncture when necessary for exams
• Documents patient care details in the electronic health record, including incidents, medications, and contrast reactions
• Performs and documents time-out procedures for invasive procedures
• Coordinates patient exams with transport and nursing units
• Continuously monitors patients throughout exams and applies radiation protection practices including ALARA principles
• Assists radiologists and authorized providers with exams as needed
• Assists in training new employees on equipment functionality and exam protocols
• Provides supervision and instruction to imaging students during clinical rotations
• Candidates must reside within 75 miles of the facility, though local candidates are accepted at a lower pay rate