Are you fascinated by the world of medical imaging? Are you eager to play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating patients with cutting-edge technology? If you're a tech-savvy individual with a passion for helping others, we have the perfect job for you! Join our team as an IR Tech and be part of a dynamic healthcare environment where your skills will make a real impact.
Responsibilities:
- Image Mastery: You'll be the maestro of medical images, operating X-ray machines, CT scanners, and other advanced imaging equipment. With precision and attention to detail, you'll capture clear and accurate images, ensuring a solid foundation for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Patient Care: As an IR Tech, you'll work directly with patients, guiding them through imaging procedures and ensuring their comfort and safety. Your friendly and reassuring demeanor will help alleviate anxiety, making the experience as stress-free as possible.
- Procedure Assistance: You'll be the right hand of radiologists and physicians during interventional procedures. Your ability to assist with equipment setup, patient positioning, and sterile techniques will ensure seamless procedures and optimal patient outcomes.
- Equipment Maintenance: Like any tech wizard, you'll keep a watchful eye on the machinery. Regular maintenance checks and troubleshooting will be part of your routine, ensuring that equipment is in top-notch condition and ready to produce high-quality images.
- Documentation and Organization: Accurate record-keeping is vital in healthcare. You'll be responsible for documenting procedures, maintaining patient files, and ensuring all necessary paperwork is complete. Your organized approach will help keep things running smoothly.
Qualifications:
- Radiologic Expertise: You should have a solid understanding of radiologic technology principles and equipment operation. Experience with X-rays, fluoroscopy, and CT scans is preferred. However, if you're a motivated recent graduate or have a related background, we're willing to provide training!
- Problem-Solving Skills: In the world of IR, things can sometimes go off-script. Your ability to think on your feet, troubleshoot technical issues, and adapt to unexpected situations will be essential in providing efficient and effective care.
- Compassionate Care: Patients rely on your expertise and empathy during their vulnerable moments. Your ability to communicate with compassion, listen attentively, and respond to their needs will help create a positive and reassuring experience.
- Team Player Attitude: Collaboration is key in healthcare. You'll work closely with radiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Your ability to work harmoniously in a team environment, communicate effectively, and contribute to a positive work culture will be highly valued.
Benefits & Perks:
- Join a supportive and dynamic team of healthcare professionals who value your contributions.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.
- Continuous development opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Competitive compensation package and comprehensive health and wellness benefits to keep you at the peak of your powers.
- Meaningful Impact: Every day, you'll have the chance to make a difference in patients' lives. By providing accurate and high-quality images, you'll contribute to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans, helping patients on their path to recovery.
Note: The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. This position does provide patient care.
Minimum Qualifications Requirements
Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology or RCIS, or completion of AMA approved hospital-based program.
Experience: No experience required. Preference will be given to applicants with Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI), or Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI). Applicants with experience in hospitals with computer system operations will be given preference.
License(s): Requires American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) R.T. (R) certification or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS). State of Nevada Radiation Control Program License.
Certification(s): 200266 (Cath Lab): BLS upon hire required. ACLS within six months of hire required. Renown: Intro to ECG Interpretation class required within 6 months of hire.
200255 (IR): BLS upon hire required. ACLS within six months of hire required. Renown: Intro to ECG Interpretation class required within 6 months of hire. Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) required within 18 months of hire.
