Job Information
Arkansas Children's Senior Interventional Radiology Technologist in Little Rock, Arkansas
Work Shift:
Please see job description for details.
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC014215 Interventional Radiology
Summary:
M-F Days
Is and expert in assisting Radiologist or Radiology Assistant with invasive and non-invasive procedures in the Interventional Radiology (IR) lab. Able to share call duties and stay late as needed. Assists with scheduling of staff, ordering supplies, assigning daily work. May serve as Lead, when Lead Tech is out.
Additional Information:
Required Education:
Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma
Recommended Education:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
Required Work Experience:
Direct - 6 years of experience
Recommended Work Experience:
Direct - Pediatric
Required Certifications:
Basic Life Support CPR for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) - American Heart Association, R.T.(R) - American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT), Radiologic Technologist License (RTL) - Arkansas Department of Health
Recommended Certifications:
Or - , Registered Cardiac Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CI) - American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT), Registered Vascular Interventional Radiography(ARRT-VI) - American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
Description
Is an expert and may serve as a Preceptor for staff in assisting the Interventional Radiologist or Radiology Assistant during procedures.
May serve as a Preceptor to other team members for questions or concerns related to procedures or other patient care tasks.
Is an expert, and may serve as a Preceptor in ensuring the correct patient, diagnosis, and exam and demonstrates correct & acceptable radiographic, positioning, and scrub techniques.
Is an expert, and may serve as a Preceptor in explaining exams/procedures to patient and families.
May serve as a Preceptor in demonstrating knowledge of all emergency equipment/supplies.
Utilizes proper immobilization devices to control patient movement.
Raises concerns related to patient care, patient safety or patient satisfaction to Lead or Supervisor.
Maintains equipment and requests service as needed.
Assists with service recovery, ensuring proactive communication with patients and families
Performs other duties as assigned.
Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.
Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.
For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.
Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.
“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager
“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst
“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator
“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant
“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant
Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.