Interventional Radiology Technologist
85697BR
Radiology
Status
Part-Time
Standard Hours per Week
30
Job Category
Allied Health and Technical, Radiology,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Pay Range
$37.76-$60.41 Hourly
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
Position Summary
Performs routine and complex IR procedures on a scheduled and emergency basis following departmental QC/Exam Data Integrity Workflow Expectations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Examinations/Procedures
- Reviews and evaluates requisitions for IR procedures.
- Confirms procedure specific information with IR physician as well as the necessary imaging equipment, software programs, therapeutic equipment and supplies.
- Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors to optimize image quality and reduce patient radiation exposure. (ALARA).
- Complies with aseptic techniques in specimen collection and handling.
- Prepares procedure tray, imaging parameters, therapeutic equipment and supplies per physician protocol.
- Responsible for patient positioning, sterile prep and draping.
- Circulates room during procedures to assist with retrieving and opening surgical items and equipment.
- Performs the role of physician second scrub if required.
- Follows Departmental QC/Exam Data Integrity Workflow Expectations.
- Practices High Reliability Communication techniques.
2. Patient/Family Relations
- Responds to the uniqueness and clinical condition of the patient.
- Creates a supportive environment for the patient and the family.
- Collaborates with IR team on patient procedure plan by assessing patients’ physical and emotional status.
3. Equipment
- Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions.
4.General
- Participates in departmental and hospital meetings.
- Complies with ETU.
- Practices BCH 6 Core Values: excellence, innovation, communication, respect, teamwork and accountability.
5. Professional Development
- Actively participates in IR simulation scenarios.
- Completes all required competencies and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Associates Degree, Allied Health
Experience
1 year of working as a Radiologic Technologist
Licensure/ Certifications
Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
BLS Certification
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children’s Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children’s Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.
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