Interventional Radiology Technician Apprentice

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures performs diagnostic Interventional Radiology (IR) exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Technologists must demonstrate good clinical skills and provide the best possible images for interpretation while applying ALARA principles of radiation protection. The Apprentice may be required to perform IV starts and prep patients. The apprentice scrubs in with the interventional physician and pracitices sterile technique, prepares the sterile tray with the appropriate supplies and assists the physician with procedures, has a knowledge of all of the supplies needed by the physician to perform interventions. 

Essential Functions

• Verifies patient identification and physician order.

• Provides procedural information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam.

• Acquires an accurate patient history and documents in the medical record.

• Performs IR and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient’s physical ability and/or limitations.

• Places IV’s as required for injection of contrast media.

• Proficiently operates IR imaging equipment and performs necessary quality control and quality assurance testing.

• Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety.

• Ensures STAT requests are relayed to radiologist in a timely manner.

• Ensures equipment is wiped down and sanitized between patients and exam room is clean and properly stocked with linen and supplies.

• Accurately and efficiently uses hospital computer systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules and sending information to PAC’s.

Qualifications

Required

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent

• Required Associate's Degree Graduate from accredited Radiography program

• Healthcare Preferred

• CRT-Radiologic Technologist Registration - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Must Remain in good standing with ARRT Upon Hire required

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Interventional Radiology St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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