Interventional Radiology Technologist (IRT)

Positions in these classifications perform imaging procedures predominantly in their respective area of competency. The following is a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this classification and is not intended to reflect all duties performed by every incumbent in this classification:

• Performs various interventional, neurovascular, and vascular radiology procedures with IR physicians;

• Assists vascular surgeons with cases performed in the operating room; 

• Performs 3-D reconstruction with CT images;

• Operates CT scanner for biopsies and abscess guided procedures;

• Correctly obtains and identifies angiographic images utilizing radiation reducing techniques according to best practice; 

• Manipulates and sends images via the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS);

• Operates and trouble-shoots, as necessary, the angiographic equipment for the modality;

• Tracks and bills each procedure and associated supplies;

• Mixes, fills, and administers contrast media from an automatic pressure injector under instruction from a physician;

• Instructs patient, positions patient and equipment, computes and/or selects technical factors, and obtains images as instructed;

• Performs other assigned radiographic procedures;

• Performs routine administrative tasks;

• Cleans and re-stocks procedure rooms and ancillary areas, and maintains proper inventory levels;

• Adheres to all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, including Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);

• Records, stores, retrieves, and analyzes data obtained during procedures;

• Provides advanced scrub assistance, including patient positioning, prep, table set-up, draping, and supply selection during advanced procedures;

• Performs patient assessment and reassessment during the procedure and relays information to nurse or physician in the room;

• Verifies physician orders and properly organizes necessary equipment, supplies, and positioning;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;

• Performs other related duties as required.

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through two (2) years of full-time experience as a diagnostic imaging technologist,

and

Six (6) months of full-time experience performing Interventional Radiology procedures.

Special Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Complicated procedures, such as pulmonary, embolizations, gastrointestinal bleeds, and endovascular aneurysm repair;

• Interventional, neurovascular, and vascular procedures;

• Radiographic and fluoroscopic techniques, methods, and equipment;

• Specialized diagnostic imaging principles, techniques, methods and equipment relative to angiography procedures;

• Structural and organic anatomy;

• Methods of positioning patients for radiographic and specialized diagnostic imaging exposures;

• Principles of radiation physics;

• Principles of image processing and development;

• Scrub procedures, including patient positioning, prep, table set-up, draping, and supply selection;

• Regulatory requirements regarding Radiologic Technologist and radiation safety;

• Physician orders to properly organizes necessary equipment, supplies, positioning, and prior patient safety testing;

• Basic computer applications.

Ability to:

• Operate a CT scanner for biopsies and abscess guided procedures;

• Perform complex radiographic and diagnostic imaging procedures;

• Accurately bill complex procedures and supplies in a timely fashion;

• Provide safe and appropriate care to all patients, even in stressful situations;

• Troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems;

• Effectively communicate in English with patients and medical staff, both orally and in written form;

• Follow written and oral instructions;

• Prioritize tasks for safety and timeliness;

• Work independently with minimal supervision;

• Perform advanced scrub procedures;

• Perform patient assessment and reassessment during the procedure and relay information to nurse or physician in the room.

• Willingly be placed on on-call status as needed.