Interventional Radiology Tech

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: September 26, 2024

Job Description:

It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital


Worker Type:
Regular


Job Highlights:

• Department: Interventional Radiology Lab
• Sign On Bonus: $20,000 with > 1 years experience, $15,000 with
• Schedule:--- 5-8's or 4-10's
• Pay Range starts at: $30.91/hour
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts---ARRT required, CCI credential for Interventional Radiology preferred.
  
  
  • Location: St. Louis University HospitalRelocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St. Louis IVR at SLU is a diverse team of physicians, technologists and RNs, who work together to expedite the most advanced practices in IVR. This department and its team are dedicated to being on the leading edge of IR procedures while providing superior care to our patients.
    We are frequently one of only a few IR departments in the country, who are using/performing new techniques, equipment and procedures. Due to the complexity of some of our cases and the acuity of our patients, being a part of our team, you will become highly adaptable, proficient, and skilled in Interventional Radiology.
    Some of the procedures done in IR are Pulmonary embolism, angiovac, ablations, Y 90, Angiograms, Paracentesis, stroke, cerebral aneurysm, vascular studies, Nephrology procedures, line placements, thrombolytics, hemo-dynamic monitoring, kyphoplasty, biopsies, drains, shockwave lithotripsy.SLU Hospital is an academic institute as well as a Level 1 Trauma facility that offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today
    
    
    • Sign-on Bonus paid IN FULL on 1st paycheck.Qualified external candidates only
      
      
      Job Summary:
      The Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist performs tasks that provide support during invasive neurologic, vascular, and non-vascular procedures.
      VIR cases include neurology, vascular surgery, interventional radiology, and ephrology.
      The IR technologist functions under the direction of the Interventional physicians.
      
      
      Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
      Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
      Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
      Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
      Circulate and scrub complex IR/neuro procedures.
      Support OR Vascular surgery
      
      cases as needed.
      Responsible for billing/coding of procedures performed.
      Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines
      Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
      Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
      Performs other duties as assigned.
      Call is required with 30 minute response time.
      
      
      DISCLAIMER:
      Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
      
      Job Specifications
      
      MINIMUM EDUCATION:
      Associate's degree or Radiology Certification Program
      
      MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
      No experience required but 2 years experience preferred
      
      The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
      They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel.
      Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.
      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
      Constant standing and walking.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
      Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
      Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
      Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
      Frequent wearing of lead vest during procedures.
      Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
      Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
      Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
      Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
      Rare kneeling and sitting.
      REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
      Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
      And
      ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
      Additional ARRT- VI certification preferred, but not required
      
      
      Work Shift:
      Day Shift (United States of America)
      
      
      Job Type:
      Employee
      
      
      Department:
      Interventional Radiology
      
      
      Scheduled Weekly Hours:
      40
      
      SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
      
      pregnancy, veteran status ,
      
      or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
      
      Click here to learn more.
      
      Benefits
      
      SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
      
      Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
      Flexible Payment Options:
      o
      
      ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay
      
      (fees may apply)
      
      before payday.
      
      
      Upfront Tuition Coverage:
      we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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