The Interventional Procedural Technologist at Riverside Healthcare is a crucial member of the healthcare team responsible for assisting in a variety of interventional procedures. This role involves working closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient execution of procedures, including but not limited to, Interventional Radiology (IR), Invasive Cardiology (CCL), Electrophysiology (EP), Peripheral Vascular, and Neuro Interventional. The technologist is expected to operate complex imaging equipment, maintain sterile environments, and provide exceptional patient care throughout the procedures.

Essential Duties

• Prepare and position patients for interventional procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Operate advanced imaging equipment such as fluoroscopy, angiography machines, and ultrasound systems during procedures.
• Assist physicians during procedures by handling instruments, catheters, and other supplies as needed.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and respond to any changes in their condition during procedures.
• Maintain strict adherence to sterile techniques and infection control protocols.
• Document procedure details accurately in the patient’s medical records.
• Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of all equipment used in interventional procedures.
• Provide post-procedure care instructions to patients and ensure their safe transfer to recovery areas.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to review and improve procedural protocols and outcomes.
• Must be available when needed for on-call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. 

Non-essential Duties

• Participate in continuing education and training to stay updated with the latest advancements in interventional procedures.
• Assist in inventory management, including ordering and stocking supplies required for procedures.
• Support other departments with technical expertise when needed.

Preferred Experience

• Preferred minimum 1 year work experience as a radiology technologist.

Required Licensure/Education

• Graduate of AMA and accredited program in medical imaging.
• ARRT (RT) Required.
• BLS required.

Preferred Education

• IEMA required in Radiologic Technology within 6 months of hire.
• ALCS required within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a cardiac catheterization lab, interventional radiology, or similar setting.

Employee Health Requirements

Chemicals: Rare

Video Display Terminals: Extreme

Blood and Body Fluids: Regularly

TB or Airborne Pathogens: Direct contact with patients and have potential of normal exposure to airborne pathogens.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

Speech: Needed for communication with patients, both visually and through speech for retrieval of information, procedure verification and post procedure routing. 

Vision: Needed to perform job duties, interpersonal interactions as well as utilizing technology equipment. Smell: Electrical/fire safety. 

Hearing: Needed for active listening to colleagues, patients, visitors, and others encountered in the course of job duties. 

Touch: Needed for operating computer equipment, key boarding of entry and/or other patient care functions. Activity/Lifting Requirement

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit: 20%

Twist: 5%

Stand: 50%

Crawl: 0%

Walk: 20%

Kneel: 1%

Lift: 5%

Drive: 0%

Squat: 5%

Climb: 0%

Bend: 5%

Reach above shoulders: 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

Up to 10 lbs: Frequently

Up to 20 lbs: Frequently

Up to 35 lbs: Frequently

Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally

Up to 75 lbs: Not Required

Up to 100 lbs: Not Required

Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): 

May need to assist patients from on to and off procedure table. 

Patient lifting equipment will be utilized in all appropriate situations. 

Protective lead aprons are worn during all procedures weighing approximately 15-20 lbs. 

Procedures can last up to 8 hours or more per shift.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

Sit: 96

Twist: 24

Stand: 144

Crawl: 0

Walk: 96

Kneel: 5

Lift: 24

Drive: 0

Squat: 2

Climb: 0

Bend: 24

Reach above shoulders: 5

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

Simple grasp up to 15 lbs

Pushing &pulling Normal weight: up to 50-200lbs

Fine Manipulation: Syringes &vials/O2 tanks/suction machines/film processor/x-ray table controls, checking pulses; catheters, sheaths and wires; applying electrodes and lead wires, working computer keyboards, computer mouse, etc.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: bed locks, X-ray exposure foot pedal.

Environmental Factors &Special Hazards

Environmental Factors (Time Spent):

Inside hours: 8

Outside hours: 0

Temperature: Normal Range

Lighting: Very Dark

Noise levels: Average

Humidity: Normal Range

Atmosphere: Fumes, Odors

Special Hazards:

Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Radiation - Works in areas utilizing ionizing radiation materials made from high voltage electrical current, procedures may include usage of oxygen and heat sources. 

Protective Clothing Required: lead protective clothing when required.