Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Company: MUSC
Location: Charleston
Posted on: October 21, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionJob Description SummaryInnovation. Impact.
Influence. Changing What's Possible.
Work where your contribution is valued, respected, and rewarded. As
a member of South Carolina's only comprehensive academic health
system, you'll discover how we value and encourage your training,
professional development, and career growth.
This position includes a $10,000 sign on bonus & up to $5,000
relocation bonus! Apply Today!
Interventional radiologic technologist assists physicians with
image guided minimally invasive procedures in the diagnosis and
treatment of disease. Providing the highest quality of care, they
treat an ever-widening range of conditions inside the body from
outside the body by inserting various small instruments or tools,
such as catheters or wires, with the use of various x-ray and
imaging techniques (i.e., CT scanners, MRI scanners, ultrasound
scanners). The technologist is responsible for maintaining sterile
technique, operation of equipment, quality assurance of imaging and
compassionate patient care. Our Interventional Radiology department
is at the forefront of innovation and new technologies, offering an
alternative to the surgical treatment of many conditions and can
eliminate the need for hospitalization, in some cases.EntityMedical
University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker
Sub-TypeRegularCost CenterCC000474 CHS - Interventional Radiology
(Main)Pay Rate TypeHourlyPay GradeHealth-28Scheduled Weekly
Hours40Work ShiftJob DescriptionHours Per Week: 40Scheduled Work
Hours/Shift: Day Shift: Rotating 4-10hour shifts per week
(730a-6p); Opportunity to work 3–12hour shifts per week (7a-730p);
minimal call requirements The Interventional Radiology Technologist
reports directly to the Vascular and Interventional Radiology RT
Supervisor. The IR Technologist will work alongside the
Interventional Radiologist and RN to assist in the performance of
diagnostic angiographic procedures as well as complex vascular and
nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures. He/she is
responsible for obtaining all equipment needed for a procedure,
positioning and imaging patients, resolving equipment issues, and
demonstrating knowledge of human anatomy, radiation safety,
interventional supplies, and equipment operation to include
fluoroscopy, US, and ancillary therapeutic devices. The IR
technologist must prepare, administer, and document contrast given
throughout procedure. Responsible for corroborating a patient's
clinical history with procedure and ensuring information documented
and available for use by clinician. Using their patient care
skills, he/she must provide good communication, patient assessment,
and patient monitoring. The IR technologist is responsible for post
processing digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring
technical quality and proper identification is evident. Periodic
weekend and off hour call will be required.Additional Job
DescriptionGraduation from an accredited school of radiologic
technology. Must be registered with the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensure from the South Carolina
Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current Basic
Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or
AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for
Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.If you like working
with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career
with us!The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender
identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status,
family or parental status, or any other status protected by state
laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are
encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment
based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal
E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment
authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information
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