Neuro IR Technologist - Angiography - Kettering - Resource - Kettering Health

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Main Campus

• Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
• The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
• In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
• Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
• Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
• 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

Responsibilities & Requirements

Job Summary Responsible for performing routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic technical procedures under the direction of a physician including; extra-cranial and intra-cranial angiography, as well as all body angiography with possible vascular interventions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills• Provides technical support and assists with IR procedures of diagnostic quality as ordered by the referring physician and/or radiologist on patients of all ages according to established protocols. • Provides technical support and assists with neurointerventional procedures in conjunction with the neuro-interventionalist• Operates required imaging equipment using established guidelines and imaging protocols• Ensures proper safety standards are met• Instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties when necessary• Assists in maintaining supply inventory• Demonstrates working knowledge of RIS and EMR systems

Essential Functions• Obtaining clinical history and data for correlation with the procedure• Prepare and administer contrast media to the patient according to policy• Practice sterile technique• Assist Radiologist and Neuro-Interventionalist with procedures• Thoroughly educate patients about procedure• Ensure that all records and reports are documented and recorded as required. • Ensure that all pertinent charging as been entered into EMR• Follow radiation safety policies and procedur

Preferred Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education• Associates Degree in Radiography

Work Experience• 3 years minimum as Angiography Technologist or Radiographer• 1-year relevant experience preferred

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations. • Registered Radiologic Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT R.T) REQUIRED. • ARRT V.I preferred but not required• Ohio Radiographer License REQUIRED

• BLS is REQUIRED