The Interventional Radiology Technologist is responsible for circulating and scrubbing roles during procedures, patient teaching and assisting with patient care.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position working daytime hours. 5 days per week at our Edina location but may also support Woodbury. No weekends, holiday, or on-call work required.

Vascular & Interventional Experts is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. We have a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates an expert knowledge of radiological equipment & safety, shielding techniques, expert imaging skills and equipment trouble-shooting skills, analyzing and recording equipment and other equipment utilized in the IR department.
• Circulate and scrub during procedures, patient teaching, assisting with patient care within scope of practice, inventory management and schedule coordination.
• Able to identify adverse events or unanticipated outcomes using critical thinking skills and notifies the medical staff including nurses and physicians appropriately
• Practice Radiation Safety in accordance with regulations. Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis
• Applies knowledge of radiation physics and safety regulations to limit radiation exposure
• Assist VIE Manager with accurate data collection, documentation, and data entry for compliance
• Maintain documentation and records, staff competencies, monitors and performs all relevant technical quality indicators as required by accreditation standards
• Perform specialty equipment troubleshooting, repair and maintenance as indicated or instructed by vendor or clinical engineering
• Analyzes and assists in resolving problems resulting in improvement of patient care, practice, and system operations.
• Initiate process improvement projects which improve clinical practice, patient outcomes and delivery of patient-family centered care at VIE
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology Program. RT(R) required.
• RT(VI), RT(CV), or RT(CT), preferred. Willing to cross-train.
• Experience as an interventional technologist preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations - i-Health's Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Clinic/office/surgery center setting

Notes

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.