Interventional Radiology Tech

Company: Johns Hopkins Medicine
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob Description$10,000 Sign-On Bonus!Are you an experienced Interventional Radiology Technologist looking for a new & exciting opportunity? If so, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, has the perfect opportunity for you!At Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, we offer first-class pediatric care, along with the best lifestyle anyone could imagine. In the heart of Tampa Bay, our main campus and state-of-the-art facility is located in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida and just minutes from restaurants, beautiful beaches, sports arenas and a multitude of family activities. We are committed to cultivating, nurturing and hiring the best talent for our organization and believe every person makes a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. We think you're going to love it here.What Awaits You?

• Free onsite parking
• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Comprehensive and affordable benefits packageJob Summary: The Interventional Radiology Technologist is a member of the Interventional Radiology (IR) and works closely with the Interventional Radiologist and Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care, before, during and after Interventional Radiology cases. Possesses ability to scrub, assist and record all Interventional Radiology cases and is able to operate the equipment in the Interventional Radiology lab.Interventional Radiology Technologist Key Accountabilities:
  • Performs in the scrub and recorder roles and provides assistance to the circulator
  • Provides an environment that lends to a safe practice by incorporating the needs of the patient
  • Assists Registered Nurse in collecting patient data, identifying priority problems, reports variances to the RN and physicians (radiologist and anesthesiologist), and documents findings in the radiologic documentation
  • Analyzes collected data and uses professional judgement to select the most appropriate and cost-effective method for completing the expected procedure
  • Anticipates and adjusts rapidly to the equipment/supply need of the interventional radiologist
  • Assists in the education of the patient, family, and other health care providers as appropriate regarding the expected procedure
  • Demonstrates proper technique for catheters/guidewire exchanges and power injector operation
  • Operates fixed and mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment; selects and modifies technical factors based on patient's age, weight, and physical condition to produce optimal images while keeping radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable
  • Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff
  • Provides inventory control for vascular and interventional specific supplies such as catheters, guidewires, stents, procedure sets, etc. Qualifications:
    • Graduate from an accredited college or school of Radiology Technology or equivalent
    • Certification and current registration as a radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
    • Florida State License as a Certified Radiologic Technologist
    • Certification and current registration in Cardiovascular Interventional Radiographer (CV), Cardiac Interventional Radiographer (CI) or Vascular-Interventional Radiographer (VI) by the ARRT
    • BLS within one year of hireWork Hours: 7am - 5:30pm (M-F), 40 hrs/wk, Weekday/weekend on-call is required.Work Location: St. Petersburg, FLYOU BELONG HERE! Come & experience what teamwork and outstanding patient care looks like at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital! Join an amazing global health care organization with an excellent compensation and benefits package! Did I mention, FREE/on-site parking is also available for all employees!Click the link to view our equity statement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2H-jBbQI-M Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

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