Interventional Radiology - Houston, United States - MD Anderson Cancer Center

MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Houston, United States

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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D.

Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

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SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Neurovascular Radiology Technologist is to assists with neurovascular and endovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures including catheterizations, flow diversions, carotid and intracranial stentings and coilings.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Technical and Patient Care Skills

Follow established protocols and guidelines for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.
Assist with interventions treating cerebral aneurysms, vascular malformation, stenosis, novel treatments in cerebrospinal fluid leak embolization, and ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke interventions
Post processing and 3D Image reconstruction specifically tailored to the patient's disease process, diagnostic and interventional plan (K&J elaborate here on assisting providers based on these images with determining size and amount of implantable devices such as stents and coils
Thorough knowledge of substantial neurospecific inventory, including consumable supplies, catheters, and implantable devices
Operate ultrasound machines interprocedurally
Prepare medical devices prior to use and/or implantation
Assists physicians in procedures by circulating and scrubbing cases
Obtaining and recording patient information, supplies and procedural charges
Operate ultrasound machines interprocedurally
Remain competent in other diagnostic and therapeutic equipment such as IVUS, Angiojet and other thrombectomy devices
Perform image post processing and QC
Clean procedure rooms and prepare instruments for resterilization.
Provide 24 hour on call response on a rotating basis
Performs studies/procedures as outlined in the department manuals/guidelines which include patient care activities within professional scope of practice including but not limited to: patient assessment, education, and patient transportation, preparation for sterile surgical and percutaneous procedures.
Administration of pharmaceuticals, "iohexol" arterially and venously as within manufacturer/division standards. Properly administering contrast agents to enhance computed tomographic (CT) ; intravenous (IV) digital subtraction angiography (DSA) of the head, neck, abdominal, renal, and peripheral vessels; peripheral arteriography; and excretory urography etc.
Be aware of the risk factors for reactions to contrast media, use strategies to minimize adverse events, and be prepared to promptly recognize and manage any reactions to the contrast media Adverse reactions to contrast agents range from a mild inconvenience, such as itching associated with hives, to a lifethreatening emergency.
Program contrast pressure injectors to ensure optimized opacification and delineation of normal vascular anatomy, including arterial and venous anatomy and abnormal lesions
Screen patients for blood urea nitrogen, creatinine and (GFR) glomerular filtration rates to ensure values or within parameters to safely give contrast agents.
Screen patients for contrast allergies or renal insufficiencies
Administer CO2 for digital imaging in the event contrast allergies or renal insufficiencies are identified during preprocedure screening.
Maintains strict control of access to MRI and Ionizing Radiation producing clinical areas
Act as stewards for all customers and stakeholders to maintain ALARA safety guidelines which means making every reasonable effort to maintain exposures to ionizing radiation as far below the dose limits as practical, consistent with the purpose for which the licensed activity is undertaken.
Alert Radiologist and document when indicated radiation exposures thresholds have been reached.
Recognizes patient distress signs, initiates and assists with emergency response teams. (nurse/physician, IR Alert, MERIT, Code Blue)
Adheres to all sterile environment and infection control practices
Demonstrates knowledge of Age Specific Criteria in carrying out work duties and tasks
Maintains a high technical competency level in multiple imaging modalities Computed tomography, Cone bean CT, Ultrasound, Digital subtraction fluoroscopy, and MR.
Remain current on new imaging techniques/procedures as it relates to invasive procedures.
Perform quality checks and calibrate unique tissue ablations units including, Irreversible Electroporation Ablation units, Cryotherapy units, Microwave therapy units and Laser Ablations units to administer precise energy levels to destroy cancerous tumors
Regulate the Angiojet catheterbased thrombectomy system to treat deep vein thrombosis
Recognizes examination findings that may require immed