Lead Neuro Intervention Radiology Technologist | Medical Imaging

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Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

RCH MIS IR

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Starting Pay Rate Range

$37.07 - $46.34

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

** Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for Qualified Candidates **

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As the Lead IR Neuro Technologist at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

As the Lead Neuro IR Tech, you will assist leadership in the day-to-day operations of the Neuro IR department. You will promote a cooperative and professional atmosphere with an emphasis on patient care. As Lead Neuro IR Tech, you will also perform a variety of technical aspects that require judgement, ingenuity, and initiative in applying ionizing radiation to obtain diagnostic images. In addition, you will assist with Neuro IR competency assessments, scheduling/staffing, and will assist with overseeing supply budget.

Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Acquires and archives for the procedure. Demonstrates competency in imaging and archiving procedures.
• Has a working knowledge of human Neuro vasculature to competency assist the Neurologist in completing Neuro IR examinations including but not limited to: Nuero embolization, Nuero thrombectomy, Aneurysm coiling and treatment, Carotid angioplasty and stenting Cerebral angiography.
• Provides leadership and support for Neuro IR Technologists and assists where and as needed as directed by supervisor.
• Before the patient arrives in the room, prepares the procedure tray according to the Physician’s preference, following sterile technique, with no more than five complaints per year.
• Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge of patient positioning, principles of radiation safety quality control, image post processing, and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
• Assists physicians in performing procedures. Provides learning environment.
• Demonstrates proficient competence in using the bi-plane unit positioning the equipment and patient in such a way as to present a clear, undistorted view and consistently produces images of high diagnostic quality.
• Documents appropriate information in patient's chart.
• Ensures the procedure and related supplies are billed correctly.
• Ensures all products are not expired prior to use
• Examines requisition for appropriate orders, exam date, indication for exam. Reprints corrected requisition.
• Is able to consistently determine quality diagnostic images. Consistently presents high quality images to the Providers:  Radiologists and/or Cardiologists for interpretation.
• Only Operates fluoroscopy during specified exams under the physician’s supervision.
• Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Excellent customer service abilities an