Sr. Neurointerventional Radiologic Technologist - Columbus - OhioHealth

Description

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Job Description Summary:

Neuro Interventional Radiology

The NIR Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventional Neurologist for diagnostic and interventional procedures in roles that include scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating. The technologist must have knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, hemodynamic monitoring, cerebral and peripheral anatomy, and sterile technique.

Arrhythmia (EP) Specific:

The EP Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Electrophysiologist for non-invasive and invasive procedures. The technologist must have knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, arrhythmia monitoring, cardio structures, anatomy of the heart chambers, and sterile technique.

Vascular Interventional (VIR) Specific:

The VIR Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventional Radiologist for minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures in roles that include scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating. The technologist must have knowledge of the various imaging equipment in use including fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound.

Neuro Interventional Specific:

The Neuro Interventional Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Neuro Interventional Radiologist for diagnostic and interventional procedures. The technologist must have knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, hemodynamic monitoring, cerebral angiogram coiling, avascular malformations, stroke interventions and sterile technique.

Responsibilities And Duties:

75% In Role specific listed below per procedural area

Cath Lab Specific: (Level 3 Lab- Ohio Admin Code)
The Senior Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventional Cardiologist for coronary, peripheral, and structural heart procedures. The Senior Technologist must meet all requirements of the procedural job code: knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, hemodynamic monitoring, coronary and peripheral anatomy, sterile technique and knowledgeable of all inventory items and equipment in the department.

Requirements:
1. The Senior Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist must be an active, effective preceptor for new associates and students.
2. Competent to scrub and circulate all coronary cases including complex PCI and brachytherapy; Ventricular assist devices (IABP, IMPELLA and ECMO); all peripheral vascular cases including venous procedures (IVC reconstruction) and all Structural Heart Procedures including aortic and mitral valves and ASD/PFO. Must rotate through all labs including the HVL at least twice a month.
3. Competent to float to Arrythmia Services and Hybrid Lab to assist with procedures.
4. Must be FT or PT rostered FTE
5. 1-3 years' experience in hospital CVL department

Arrhythmia (EP) Specific:
The Senior EP Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Electrophysiologist for non-invasive, invasive, and structural heart procedures. The Senior Technologist must meet all requirements of the procedural job code: knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, arrhythmia monitoring, cardio structures, anatomy of the heart chambers, sterile technique, and be knowledgeable of all inventory items and equipment in the department.

Requirements:
1. The Senior EP Lab Radiologic Technologist must be an active, effective preceptor for new associates and students.
2. Competent to scrub and circulate all complex ablations including afib and VT, laser lead extractions, and Structural Heart Procedures.
3. Competent to float to Hybrid Lab to assist with lead extraction procedures outside of our unit.
4. Must be FT or PT rostered FTE
5. 1-3 years' experience in hospital EP department

Vascular Interventional (VIR) Specific:
The Senior VIR Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Interventional Radiologist for minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures. The Senior Technologist must meet all requirements of the procedural job code: knowledge of the imaging equipment in use, vascular anatomy, sterile technique, and be knowledgeable of all inventory items and equipment in the department.

Requirements:
1. Competent to scrub and circulate all special angiographic procedures including but not limited to: Y-90, (Trans jugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) TIPSS, Chemoembolization, Uterine Artery embolization (UAE) and GI Bleeds
2. Must be FT or PT rostered FTE
3. 1-3 years in hospital IR department

Neuro Interventional Specific:
The Senior Neuro Interventional Radiologic Technologist must be competent as the assistant to the Neuro Interventional Radiologist for diagnostic and interventional procedures. The Senior Technologist must meet all requirements of the procedural job code: knowledge of the X-ray equipment in use, hemodynamic monitoring, cerebral angiogram coiling, avascular malformations, stroke interventions and sterile technique and be knowledgeable of all inventory items and equipment in the department.

Requirements:
1. The Senior Neuro Interventional Radiologic Technologist must be an active, effective preceptor for new associates and students.
2. Competent to scrub and circulate all Neuro cases including mechanical stroke.
3. Must be FT or PT rostered FTE
4. 1-3 years' experience in hospital NIR department

15%
Greets patients upon arrival to department. Checks chart for required data (i.e., informed consent). Reports absences or abnormalities to RN/physician. Explains procedures, gives instructions, and answers patients' questions. Participates in room turnover and transporting of patients.

10%
Assists Radiation Safety officer in QA of labs and radiation protective apparel on regular basis. Performs tasks using radiation safety principles; checks lead aprons for tears; reports findings and removes inadequate gear from service; maintains accurate records or work with Radiology department to maintain records.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.  

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association, ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

State of Ohio Radiologic Licensure.  ARRT Registered.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Neurointerventional Radiology

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