Role Summary: Performs or assists in cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular-interventional procedures, ensuring patient safety, proper preparation, and adherence to legal and institutional policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Obtains correct orders, identifies and prepares patients, and documents clinical history while maintaining confidentiality.
- Uses appropriate imaging protocols, optimizes technical factors, and applies ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure.
- Prepares/administers medications via vascular access under licensed practitioner guidance.
- Evaluates image quality, verifies data transfer, and assists in diagnostic or interventional procedures.
- Maintains intra-arterial access, monitors physiological data, and performs manual hemostasis.
- Operates and ensures quality control of monitoring devices and equipment.
- Participates in physiological monitoring, sterile techniques, and data recording during procedures.
- Educates and monitors students and healthcare team members, demonstrating proficiency in routine and complex duties.
- Contributes to quality improvement initiatives and adheres to safety and organizational priorities.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Certifications by ARRT-R and advanced certifications in ARRT-VI, CI, or CV for interventional radiology.
- For cardiology: graduation from an accredited cardiovascular program or ARRT certification with RCIS credentials, plus ACLS certification; PALS if applicable.
- Strong knowledge of imaging, radiation safety, sterile techniques, and patient monitoring.
- Ability to educate, evaluate image quality, and participate in departmental improvements.