Interventional Technologist

Job Description

Location: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital, 1101 W University Drive Rochester, MI 48307

Schedule: Contingent- Rotating- Hours will vary per week dpendent on department needs

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Assist with procedures and provide diagnostic aid by conducting organ or body scans on patients. 
• Prepare and position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately. 
• Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. 
• Observe patient during procedure and report abnormal activity. 
• Monitor protocols and recommend updates or refinements as warranted. 
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines. 
• Able to perform all specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures, along with assisting the Radiologist/PA. 
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS Provider card from AHA.
• One or more of the following required:
  •  Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred.

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