Neuro IR Technologist - Angiography in Kettering, Ohio at Kettering Health

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Job Responsibilities

The Angiography/Interventional Radiology Technologist will be an individual capable of assisting the physician during peripheral or neuro diagnostic and interventional procedures. The Interventional Radiology Technologist must possess the ability to perform radiographic work on several different types of radiographic equipment so that all work is completed in a competent, timely and efficient manner. He or she will assist with patient care and safety while the patient is in the Interventional Radiology lab environment.

This is highly stressful, very busy patient care area. Exposure to x-ray and blood borne pathogens may occur during Interventional Radiology procedures. Long periods of standing are required with the use of lead aprons, eye protection, and surgical PPE.

The Angiography Technologist will be responsible for rotating call for emergency procedures with a 30 minute response time if employed in the Interventional Radiology Lab.

Job Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Radiology Program
Current certification with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology
Possesses a current Radiologic Technologist license from the Ohio Department of Health

BLS certification
The Angiography Technologist has an excellent knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
The Angiography Technologist will need to have excellent communication skills.
The Angiography Technologist will need to work well with others and facilitate teamwork.
The Angiography Technologist has the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiate independent actions.
The Angiography Technologist has the ability to work well in high stress situations.
The Angiography Technologist has the ability to work closely with and anticipate the needs of the patient and physician and can trouble-shoot equipment quickly and efficiently.
The Angiography Technologist has the ability to tolerate long workdays and call hours.

Preferred Qualifications

1 year recent hospital Angiographic/Interventional Radiology, or Surgical Radiology Technologist experience