Interventional RAD Tech (Casual/PRN)
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Nemours Children's Health
Wilmington, DE, US
Summary
The Interventional Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic and interventional procedures under the direction of a practitioner while ensuring patient safety and equipment maintenance. They are also responsible for documenting procedures in the electronic patient record and participating in departmental quality improvement programs.
Job Description
Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist (Casual/PRN) to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware.
The Special Procedures/Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist will perform diagnostic, fluroscopic and interventional radiology procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed independent practitioner. The IR Technologist is responsible for patient care and for operation and maintenance of all IR related equipment. The IR technologist reports to the IR Supervisor and the physician leader of the IR section. The IR technologist must be ARRT registered. The IR technologist is in-person.
The IR technologist is responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assurance and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of Nemours Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of Nemours.
- Knowledge of IR imaging protocols, universal protocols, sterile field requirements, radiation safety techniques and a working knowledge of all IR equipment and equipment maintenance requirements.
- Responsible for the preparation, administration, and documentation of contrast media per departmental protocols under the direct supervision of a radiologist/physician. Observes patient for allergic reaction after administration of contrast.
- Responsible for screening of patients to be imaged for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health or to the safety of others.
- Responsible for patient safety and reporting unsafe practices and/or incidents that occur in the Radiology Department and the IR suite.
- Responsible for proper identification of all images in the PACS and accurate documentation in the electronic patient record
- Must have the ability to work well with others.
- Inserts or replaces gastric tubes under fluoroscopic guidance while being supervised by a radiologist
- Maintains inventory of supplies used in IR.
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Regular attendance is required, and this position is considered essential for purposes of staffing during severe weather emergencies and other natural disasters.
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Must be able to work a flexible schedule, must have reliable transportation and must be able to work on an on-call basis.
- Position requires radiation protection by wearing lead shielding for the majority of the day, ensuring personal safety while maintaining compliance with radiation safety standards.
Job Requirements
- Specialized (1 year of training beyond high school) required.
- Minimum of 6 months experience required.
- ARRT Registration required upon hire.
- State of Delaware Radiology Technologist License required upon hire.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire.
- Advanced certification in Vascular-Interventional (VI) is preferred.
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Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
Learn more at Nemours.org.
Nemours Children's Health is committed to improving the health of children. As a non-profit children’s health organization, we consider the health of every child to be a sacred trust.
Through family-centered care in our children’s hospitals and clinics in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as world-changing research, education and advocacy, Nemours fulfills the promise of a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors.
Nemours began more than 80 years ago with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions.
Today, through our children’s hospitals and health system, we directly care for 250,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see our specialists — treating every child as we would our own.
We also reach beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics to be a voice for children on a national and international level, and to lead the way in prevention, intervention, education, and research.
Nemours is growing to better serve the children and families in our care. We have 1.1 million square feet of space currently devoted to providing children’s healthcare or under construction, all designed with significant input and advice from our patients and families.
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Jacksonville, Florida
Nemours Children's Health is committed to improving the health of children. As a non-profit children’s health organization, we consider the health of every child to be a sacred trust.
Through family-centered care in our children’s hospitals and clinics in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as world-changing research, education and advocacy, Nemours fulfills the promise of a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors.
Nemours began more than 80 years ago with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions.
Today, through our children’s hospitals and health system, we directly care for 250,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see our specialists — treating every child as we would our own.
We also reach beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics to be a voice for children on a national and international level, and to lead the way in prevention, intervention, education, and research.
Nemours is growing to better serve the children and families in our care. We have 1.1 million square feet of space currently devoted to providing children’s healthcare or under construction, all designed with significant input and advice from our patients and families.
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Jacksonville, Florida