The Interventional Radiology Technologist operates advanced radiological imaging equipment in support of the
interventional cardiologist/radiologist while performing diagnostic and complex interventional procedures on a routine and
emergent basis. Assists in preparing the patient and procedure room in order to preserve a sterile environment. Ensures
the radiation dose is documented in the patient chart and following as low as reasonable achievable (ALARA) principles.

Essential Responsibilities

• Accurately performs interventional radiology exams that adheres to department standards including technique,positioning, and the safe administration of contrast material.
• Records, stores, retrieves, analyzes imaging data obtained during interventional radiology procedures. Assures qualityimages are presented to the physician for interpretation.
• Possesses knowledge of an extensive interventional radiology inventory of supplies.
• Provides patient education about the interventional procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedural requirements for performing interventional procedures which include radial-toperipheral lower limb salvage, IVC filters, balloon angioplasty, biopsies, atherectomy, embolization, kyphoplasty, venousaccess, and radio-embolization.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely and successfully remove multiple sheath types post procedure and achievehomeostasis.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique and the ability to preserve at the femoral, pedal, axillary, and brachialaccess points.
• Assists with the operation of the following interventional equipment: Angiojet, CSI, Turbohawk, and Penumbra.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills and judgment. Anticipates a change in status of the patient related to aprocedural event and provides assistance as appropriate.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assist with performing procedures in various venues: interventional radiology,interventional cardiology, EP, OR, and bedside.

Experience.

• 1 year experience preferred within the past three (3) years in a comparable job classification.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Licensed Radiologic Technologist in Florida
• American Registry of Radiological Technologist ARRT (R)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)_________________________________________________________________________________PreferencesAdditional Information: American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT)- VI preferred.Post Employment: BLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire.

Education

• Associate's Degree in Radiology

Additional Information:
Completion of formal Radiologic Technology training in an AMA approved school for degree, or diploma by which the graduate would qualify as a Registered Radiologic Technologist.