Interventional Radiology Technologist Per Diem

ST. LUKE'S IS PROUD OF THE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPASSION OF ITS EMPLOYEES.

THE EMPLOYEES OF ST. LUKE'S ARE OUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET! INDIVIDUALLY AND TOGETHER, OUR EMPLOYEES ARE DEDICATED TO SATISFYING THE MISSION OF OUR ORGANIZATION WHICH IS AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AS WE CARE FOR THE SICK AND INJURED; EDUCATE PHYSICIANS, NURSES AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, REGARDLESS OF A PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY FOR HEALTH CARE.

The Interventional Radiology Technologist performs interventional radiology
examinations on patients based on department procedures and under the direction
of appropriate supervisor.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of interventional radiology
procedures as directed by the appropriate supervisor

* Responsible for the continuity of care of patients while they are in the
interventional radiology section

* Communicates to Radiologist clinical observations during interventional
radiology procedures

* Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate
to their job descriptions

* Injects contrast for interventional radiology procedures in accordance with
department policy

* Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination

* Provides coverage for CT biopsies as necessary

* Teaches and trains students in their specified technology, if site applicable

* Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active
participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs. Accurately
adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available
resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Frequent use of fingers and hands in operating equipment and in charting
information.  Standing or walking for up to 7 hours per day in 60-minute
increments.  Sitting for up to 1-hour per day in 15-minute increments.  Pushing,
pulling and lifting patients up 300 pounds with assistance.  Lifting and moving
objects up to 40 pounds.  Frequent stoops, bends and crouches.  Often reaches
above shoulder level.  Hearing as it relates to normal hearing.  Seeing as it
relates to normal vision.

EDUCATION

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT
registry eligible.

NJ Candidates: Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist or Registered
Radiology Technologist (with a current license issued by the NJ Dept. of
Environmental Protection).

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

IR or Cath Lab experience preferred.  On the job cross training is available for
this position. Required to obtain advanced Interventional Radiology registry
within 1 year of eligibility for registry.  Obtain BLS within 3 months of hire.
History of computer usage experience required.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home
address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years,
including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a
current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications
and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile
at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your
interest in St. Luke's!!

ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK IS AN [http://www. slhn. org/EOE] EQUAL
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