Neuro/Interventional Radiology Tech

Location

Marietta, GA | United States

Job description

Functions under the direction of the Clinical coordinator or dept. Manager. The interventional special procedures neuro technologist assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely. He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. The technologist is able to independently perform job functions. He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. The neuro tech 4 functions independently in the Neuro-interventional setting within the vascular institute at Kennestone Hospital and participate in the neuro-interventional call rotation. In addition to the ability to function/assist with any other interventional procedures within the vascular institute.

Attention all Neuro/Radiology Tech candidates! Are you looking to join an organization that promotes growth and values your passion for providing care and services to patients, families, and our community? If so, please apply to Wellstar Health System today and allow us to find the department, shift, and facility that best suites your needs!

• Full-Time.
• Day, Evening.
• Sign on Bonus, Relocation, and Acuity Differential may be eligible.

Neuro/Interventional Technologist

We are looking for team players and people who want to learn something new everyday. This is a dynamic environment that is unique to the Atlanta Area. No other Neuro program in Atlanta does the volume or variety of procedures as the Vascular Instutute. 

Service Lines: (Know one? We will teach you the other two!)

- Body IR : Quantam Radiology - TIPPS, Trauma, Spyglass, CVLs, PTC, G/GJ tubes, and more.

- Endovascular : VSA -EVAR/TEVAR/TCAR, Extremity angiography, Thrombolysis, and more. Aortic Center of Excellence.

- Neurointerventional : Wellstar - STROKE, Coil Embolizations, Flow Diverters, and more. We have an extenisve Neuro program with high volume and are a comprehensive stroke center.

Choose your own Call!

Clinical Skills

• Completion of VI competencies
• Able to use critical thinking skills
• Work in conjunction with radiologists/ vascular surgeons/ cardiologists
• Preps the patient for procedure
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
• Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure
• Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure(SIM CODES)

Quality and Patient Safety

• Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, ie. Armband, DOB, verbal identification
• Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker
• Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear
• Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form
• Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated

Functions under the direction of the Chief Technologist and Vascular Institute Manager. The interventional
special procedures technologist assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by
performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist
has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely. He/she is
responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment,
ingenuity, and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
The technologist can independently perform job functions. He/she sets up the equipment to provide
imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Able to perform procedures in either the IR,
Vascular Hybrid and Neuro-interventional settings at Atlanta Medical Center, Kennestone and/or North
Fulton Only.

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology; Required and
• currently registered by the ARRT. Required

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 4 years minimum interventional neuro experience Required or
• Minimum 2 years cardiology with 2 year of combined neuro experience. Required

Required Minimum Skills

• Competency in all aspects of neuro interventional procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Required special/advanced procedure registry as outline above.
• Must understand anatomy and pathology as well as how they affect the quality of a procedure.
• The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.
• Must be able to function independently in the neuro-interventional setting and function independently in a neuro-interventional call rotation.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• Basic Life Support Required
• Registered CVI Specialist Required
• ARRT Cardio Vascular Interven Required
• ARRT Radiography Required
• ARRT Vascular Intervention Rad Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred
• ACLS - Instructor Preferred
• ACLS - Provisional Preferred

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Additional certification in Cardiovascular or Vascular Intervention. Required

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