Interventional Radiologist starting ASAP in Shreveport, LA

Stability Direct is proud to partner with one of the leading not-for-profit health systems.  They provide care to the communities across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico.  Shreveport, LA is located in northwest Louisiana.  The downtown areas offer the Sci-Port Discovery Center with an IMAX dome and the Spring Street Historical Museum explores the local history.  The city is surrounded by Riverboat casinos, gardens and trails, and various art installations.

IR Technologist

Summary:

The IR Tech is responsible for helping perform a variety of complex specialized tasks operating fluoroscopy, computed tomography, laser, and ultrasonography equipment during vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures. This individual is responsible for helping develop and implement systems to assure the smooth and efficient flow of patients for procedures in the Interventional labs. Duties for this position include but are not limited to: circulating and scrubbing roles during procedures, patient teaching, assisting with patient care within scope of practice, inventory management and schedule coordination. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values and culture.

Responsibilities:

• Assists and provides diagnostic images for invasive procedures to include arteriography, insertions, perm catheter placement, stenting, dialysis dicots, thrombolytic procedures, angioplasty.
• Operates and manipulates the Special Procedures equipment and its component, assuring the patient's safety and comfort.
• Obtains optimum quality and accuracy of images.
• Assists the Radiologist/ Interventional Radiologist, performing as a scrub assistant during interventional procedures, some of more complex nature.
• Assists in scheduling patients for procedures ensuring all appropriate supplies, equipment, and previous films are readily available for the Interventional Radiologist before the procedure is performed.
• Collaborates with the physicians and nurses to assure all charges and codes are accurately recorded for each procedure performed.
• Operates a variety of fixed and portable radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment located throughout the hospital including surgical suites and intensive care units.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required.
• 12 months training/experience in special procedures preferred.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiology required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Post-Primary Pathway in Vascular Interventional Radiography certificate required within 2 years.
• State licensure required.
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.