Job Description
Job Description Additional Job Information PRN Scheduling Minimal Call Rotation Overview Job Summary: Responsible for assisting physicians and advanced practice providers with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures in routine and emergency cases. Interventional technologists operate specialized imaging equipment, prepare patients, and maintain a sterile environment during procedures like injections, angiography, biopsies, tube placements, and thrombolysis. Job Responsibilities: Assists with minimally invasive interventional radiography procedures Maintains a sterile environment throughout procedure. Completes review of patients' chart to verify exam orders and validate reason for exam Reviews patient eligibility based on medications (such as blood thinners) and NPO status. Interview patients regarding personal history, implanted devices, contrast allergies, etc. Explains procedures to patients and maintains a safe and comfortable environment Provides necessary pre- and post- procedure patient care Performs patient education and delivers discharge instructions. Adjust, maintain, and operate imaging equipment by following applicable use guidelines to acquire high-quality, diagnostic images. Monitor vital signs, when applicable. Manage supplies and equipment for procedures Retrieve medications requested by performing provider Ensure necessary resources are available throughout the case. Administer contrast under radiologists' supervision, when applicable. Monitor patients for adverse reactions and ensure safety throughout the procedure. Implement radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff, by adhering to ALARA guidelines. Maintain accurate records within clinical documentation support systems Manages i