InterventionalRadiologyFloatTechnologist

### _St. Luke 's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission_ _of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient 's ability to pay for health care._ The Interventional Radiology Technologist performs interventional radiology examinations on patients based on department procedures and under the direction of appropriate supervisor. The position will require a significant degree of judgment in the performance of assigned duties. **JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of interventional radiology procedures as directed by the appropriate supervisor. * Responsible for the continuity of care of patients while they are in the interventional radiology section. * Communicates to Radiologist clinical observations during interventional radiology procedures. * Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job descriptions. * Injects contrast for interventional radiology procedures in accordance with department policy. * Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination. * Teaches and trains students in their specified technology, if site applicable. * Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs. * Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients. * Trains in and understands sterile and sharps technique. * Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS. Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Me