Interventional Radiology Job Description
Interventional radiology
provides direct patient care, cardiac monitoring and conscious sedation/medication administration in Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and CT Scan.
Interventional Radiology Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective interventional radiology job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included interventional radiology job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate response to changes in patient condition
Maintain in depth knowledge of complex diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular equipment/supplies and be capable of assisting with their use
Participate in the Interventional Radiology Division quality assessment and improvement program
Develop team dynamics and teamwork
Consistently demonstrate the behaviors as outlined in the C.A.R.E
All technical duties and responsibilities during each procedure in order to provide a timely well organized exam
Document patient's clinical history on correct forms in order to provide clinical information for cardiologist and/or performing physician
Stock and prepare the Cardiac Catheterization Lab suites, for each procedure, in order to ensure that all necessary supplies and equipment are readily available and in optimal working condition
Consult with physicians and nursing personnel and review patient charts regarding history and procedure in order to provide a clinical history
Ensure images are submitted to Heart Lab or PACs systems for Cardiologist or performing physician’s review and reporting in order to provide documentation of procedures and timely reports
Interventional Radiology Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Interventional Radiology
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, ARRT, PICC, ACLS, BC, VA, CRNI, AHA, ABR, CME
Education for Interventional Radiology
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the interventional radiology job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Radiology, Science, Education, Radiologic Technology, Associates, Graduate, Technical, Nursing Program, Radiologic Sciences
Skills for Interventional Radiology
Desired skills for interventional radiology include:
Interventional equipment
Procedures and materials/supplies needed for each procedure
Universal precautions and personal protective devices to be utilized when operating radiology systems
Appropriate response to changes in patient condition
Complex diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular equipment/supplies and be capable of assisting with their use
Medications specific to the management of the adult patient requiring procedural sedation
Moderate analgesia and reversal agents
Medical terminology
Physical assessment
Department medication stock and routes of administration
Desired experience for interventional radiology includes:
Years of critical care nursing experience is preferred
The ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certified
Licensed by the State of California
Familiar with all radiographic diagnostic fluoroscopy, surgery procedures, portable (including C-Arm), and routine general diagnostic exams
PACS work experience
Interventional Radiology Examples
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Interventional Radiology Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of interventional radiology. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for interventional radiology
- Assist the Radiologist during the entire course of the procedure as requested by the clinician on patients based on age appropriateness
- Establishes and maintains lines of communication with other medical center departments in order to ensure safe and effective patient care
- Regulate patient flow into and out of the department and functions as a liaison between Radiology and other departments to ensure continuity of services
- Maintains a high level of technical skills to regularly and proficiently organize, train and counsel technical staff, with regard to job performance, professional growth and knowledge of departmental policies and procedures
- Utilizes expertise to provide leadership and training for technologists in their section of imaging/radiology
- Oversees staffing, scheduling and payroll utilizing workday and krono’s applications
- Oversee operations at multiple campuses to deliver IR ervices
- Communicates to radiologists clinical observations during interventional radiology procedures
- Assist in gathering, recording data and serving as committee member for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs
- Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the EPIC/PACS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities
Qualifications for interventional radiology
- Must be credentialed to practice by Hospital Medical Board
- Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure
- High School or GED dipoma
- Graduate of a Committee of Allied Health Education and A.M.A
- Familiarity with CPT coding
- The Interventional Radiology Technologist will perform diagnostic angiographic procedures and completing complex vascular and non-vascular interventional procedures exams on inpatient, outpatient and emergency department
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Our growing company is looking for an interventional radiology. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for interventional radiology
- Participate in all daily duties necessary to perform high quality patient care and imaging within the Cath/IR Department
- Obtain optimal radiographs
- Assist the physician in an aseptic environment
- Be capable of patient monitoring
- Assist radiologists with exams and procedures
- Work with cross-functional teams to deliver the highest quality care and service to our patients and physicians
- Assessing and reassessing the patient’s condition and accordingly sets the plan of care including evaluating the patient’s adaptation to the care treatment, responsiveness to care and readiness for discharge
- Prepare film for file room and/or hang film on viewers for timely review by the Radiologist
- Maintain supplies in examination rooms and monitor equipment operations and maintenance
- Consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this position Lifeline Vascular Access works with premier physician practices to develop and manage outpatient centers that provide focused and coordinated vascular access procedures to patients receiving hemodialysis treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD)
Qualifications for interventional radiology
- May require heavy lifting-50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- Physical demand requirement are in excess of those for medium work
- Ability to wear 10-15 pound lead aprons
- Certification in Vascular-Interventional Radiography preferred
- Three years of experience performing Interventional Rad Tech duties
- Previous experience in Interventional Radiology
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of interventional radiology. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for interventional radiology
- Ensure images are submitted to Heart Lab or PACs systems for physician’s review and reporting in order to provide documentation of procedures and timely reports
- Stock and prepare the Lab suites, for each procedure, in order to ensure that all necessary supplies and equipment are readily available and in optimal working condition
- Using the nursing process to effectively plan and manage patient care, our nurses deliver individualized nursing care to patients in compliance with established hospital guidelines, nursing care standards and policies and in accordance with external regulatory agencies such as the Association for Radiologic Nurses and Diagnostic Imaging (ARIN)
- Establishes quality improvement, fiscal productivity and patient satisfaction goals and objects in conjunction with upper management
- Extracts pertinent information from performance assessment and improvement studies, initiates corrective action plans, and re-monitors results
- Monitors and assists with the collection, documentation and reporting of performance assessment and improvement data
- Monitors and evaluates the activities of the employees in the angiography department and provides management coaching, guidance, and on-the-job training and retraining, as necessary, to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to policies and procedures, time lines and regulatory requirements
- Conducts yearly competency reviews for all interventional technologists
- Communicates with administration, medical staff, employees and other departments to coordinate efforts, meet special needs and address problems or concerns
- Acts as a resource and provides technical direction in complex cases
Qualifications for interventional radiology
- Must have at least 9 months experience in a patient, child, or health care setting or environment OR currently enrolled in a Healthcare Program
- Must be able to speak, read and write
- Must be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of patient care and processes in a Radiology setting
- Must complete a Body Mechanics Class for preventative back injury and proper lifting techniques upon initial orientation
- Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of a computer
- Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors by communicating effectively with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of interventional radiology. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for interventional radiology
- Monitors resource utilization, supplies and expenses
- Takes action immediately as needed
- Recommends alternative products and processes
- Responsible for ordering and stocking the Angiographic suite
- Ensures department compliance to JCAHO and/or all applicable governmental agencies
- Reviews all angiography policies and procedures at least annually and revises as needed
- Assist with physician inquires in the Angiography area
- Coordinates and assist in answering scheduling and patient information questions
- Coordinates the scheduling of procedures with the appropriate Radiologist, department, nursing floor and departmental staff
- Assists in developing and reviewing the process for charges occurred during procedures
Qualifications for interventional radiology
- Two years working as a staff Radiologic Technologist
- 1-3 years experience in interventional radiology preferred
- Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) with the advanced registry in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography (CI)
- New York State Radiological Technologist License
- Or the ARRT approved equivalent
- Ability to care for patients of all ages
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Interventional Radiology Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of interventional radiology. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for interventional radiology
- Relates the preparation information to patients or nursing as required
- Performs venous access procedures according to departmental policy
- Performs contrast media administration according to hospital and departmental policies
- Prior to the start of any procedure, carefully explains the procedures to the patient, parent, or legal guardian, using easily understood terms and obtains verbal permission from the patient to perform the exam
- Uses translator as required
- Ensures that the physician is aware of possible pregnancy and obtains a written consent from the patient and/or her physician for any exam performed during pregnancy
- Utilizes appropriate skills in accurately and descriptively documenting patient's pertinent clinical information including the patient's needs, taking into consideration the growth and development level of the patient and age specific related factors as evidenced by documentation on the history form
- Responsibly documents patient allergies and pertinent medical surgical history
- Obtains all pertinent lab results as required
- Consults with radiologist regarding contraindications to ordered exam
Qualifications for interventional radiology
- Strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of surgical patients
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Registered Nurse Program), BSN preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a hospital setting, a clinical background in acute care preferred
- Training and skill in moderate sedation management and dysrhythmia interpretation
- Graduation from a hospital-based or college-based radiology program
- Washington State Certification for Radiologic Technologist and a certificate from the American Registry of Radiological Technology (ARRT) current registration with ARRT