Imaging Specialist Registered - Interventional Radiology

UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital 

PRN & Full-Time 1st shift positions available

Sign-On Bonus Eligible (full-time positions only)

An Interventional Rad Tech-CT Registered is responsible for performing a variety of technical procedures on patients of all ages which requires independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis and for assuming responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. Also, as a member of the Interventional Radiology (IR) team will contribute professional IR and CT IR knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients undergoing invasive IR procedures. The Interventional Rad Technologist will function in collaboration with the Registered Nurse team and under the direction of Physicians.

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• Performs quality diagnostic procedures, general as well as surgical, portable, and tomography. Is proficient in CT. Provides and uses radiation protection devices and techniques in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Displays working knowledge of job requirements.
• Assists radiologists and/or physicians in specific procedures, patient care, and other duties as required. 
• Instructs, guides, directs, assists, supervises, and evaluates students in specific clinical and didactic aspects of their education in a caring manner. Information presented is accurate and organized; students understand designated procedures; associate relates well to students and responds to students' needs for information and assistance.

• Holds Permit-to-Practice radiology in the state of Iowa.
• Certified and holds current registration with the A.R.R.T. as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Certified and holds current registration with the A.R.R.T. in CT.
• 1-2 years of Radiology experience in the hospital environment preferred
• Ability to assist IR Radiologist with interventional procedures.
• Knowledge to proper post processing technique to achieve high optimize images.
• Ability to assist Interventional Radiologist with vascular and Neuro-Endovascular procedures.
• Demonstrates critical care skills to patients with higher acuity (ED, ICU, or OR.)
• Advanced technical skills required to operate high risk interventional equipment specifically for Neuro-Endovascular procedures.
• 1-2 years of Radiology experience in the hospital environment preferred
• Must meet requirements for standby call which includes a 30-minute response time from primary residence to hospital.