Interventional Radiology Technologists

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NITELINES USA, INC

Interventional Radiology Technologists

Columbia, SC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    NEEDED: Interventional Radiology Technologists

    LOCATION: 6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209

    STATUS: FULL-TIME

    HOURS: Forty (40) hours per week; exact shift/duty hours to be determined by area supervisor.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R) national registry and an advanced certification in another imaging modality.
    • Ability to independently perform Interventional Radiology (IR) and general radiology procedures for Veterans receiving medical care at the Columbia VAHCS.
    • Successfully completes all required educational classes and successfully receives all Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) as governed by the ARRT, to maintain an active status with the ARRT.
    • Completes all education in TMS in timely manner.
    • Maintains certification in BLS or AED.

    DUTIES:

    • Performs, under the direction of an Interventional Radiologist, a full range of radiological procedures including angiography, venography, operating room radiography, interventional procedures and fluoroscopic studies as the service workload dictates.
    • Performs the technical functions related to all complex imaging procedures such as biopsies, angiograms, venograms, embolization, catheter thrombectomies, thrombolysis and arterial/venous stents.
    • Ensures any necessary setups such as biopsy trays and interventional trays, are prepared and in conformance with strict sterile techniques.
    • Should be able to perform IR exams covering as listed: Biopsies, Drainages, Stent placement,
    • Angiograms with Interventions, CO2 Angiography, Stent Placement, Balloon Angioplasty
    • Arteriovenous (AVF) procedures with interventions, EVAR (AAA endograft procedures),
    • Tunneled HD catheters (placement and removal), PICC Line placement/removal, Venograms
    • Venous procedures, IVC filter placemen/removal, Embolization’s, Port placement/removal.
    • Must adhere to 2022 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) standards/guidelines.
    • Must be continuously on the alert to the patient’s condition and other disorders.
    • Adverse reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient or equipment.

    BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, health benefits contribution.