Neuro IR Technologist (Full Time - Days) - Center City

Essential Functions: Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Performs interventional procedures, such as vascular "non-cardiac" angiographic, drainage, biopsies, nephrostomies, catheter insertions, vascular embolization, and other procedures under the direction of the physician. Maintains critical positioning of the patient and equipment during flow of the contrast media to ensure safety of the patient and success of examination results. Tests special equipment such as contrast media injectors and program selectors for function prior to examination and to ensure equipment elements are timed and synchronized to operate at desired intervals. Determines equipment requirements for procedures based on the physician's tentative diagnoses, and scout films necessary for physician's preliminary viewing. Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards. Maintains radiographic and lab equipment and examination room in appropriate operating condition. Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance and/or control. Other duties as assigned.

Education: Required: High School Diploma/GEDExperience - Preferred: 2 years as an interventional radiographer in a hospital environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required: Knowledge of needles, catheters, sterile techniques and drugs needed in each exam. Knowledge of techniques, procedures, use of equipment and hospital /departmental policies.

Licenses and Certifications: Required: RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Additional Qualifications: May require travel between Jefferson sites Additional/Schedule Information: