Interventional Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of cardiac, neuro, body, and/or vascular-interventional procedures. Interventional Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.
Interventional Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes.
Interventional Technologists perform radiographic, fluoroscopic, and other procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner.
Job Duties: Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
Assists or performs diagnostic, fluoroscopic, or interventional procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Maintains intra-arterial access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Panning of the procedure table during image production.
Participates in physiological monitoring of patients.
Performing manual hemostasis during and after the procedure.
Operates and ensures the quality control of hemodynamic recording devices, electrocardiogram monitoring equipment/cardiac stimulator, oxygen consumption equipment, and blood analysis equipment.
Initiates ACLS protocols as required for cardiac roles.
Performs non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Maintains and removes peripherally inserted central catheters as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table.
Records, monitors, and assesses hemodynamic/electrogram data collected during procedures.
Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive.
They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Required Certifications or Licensures: Interventional Radiology: Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R) and advanced certification in ARRT-VI, ARRT-CI, or ARRT-CV is required.
Graduate from an accredited cardiovascular technology specialty training program or Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) and advanced certification of Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months of date of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Geisinger Medical Center campus only) within 6 months of date of hire.
