Interventional Radiology Technologist (GWV) (Full time) (Days)
Company: Geisinger
Location: Wilkes Barre
Posted on: February 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description - Provides invasive procedure assistance and
digital imaging while performing duties such as embolization, tumor
embolization, chemotherapy embolization, tumor treatment with
radioactive elements, Intracranial stenting, intravascular
stenting, limb preservation. - Endovascular repair of Aortic
aneurysms. - Assists the Interventionalist while performing
procedures, diagnostic studies, and treatments. - Operates and
monitors equipment, as required; hands instruments in proper order
to physician; assists with suctioning and positioning patients, as
required; provides emotional support to patients, as necessary. -
Prepares and positions patients, administers contrast media as
directed by physicians, provides immobilization devices and
radiation protection to patients and personnel in accordance with
prescribed safety standards. - Explains procedures and answers
appropriate patient questions. - Reports to the Registered Nurse
reactions, results of procedures, and any changes observed in the
patient's condition. - Documents pertinent medical information
where indicated. - Maintains current knowledge on all
interventional supplies. - Identifies and defines all Neuro,
Thoracic, Abdominal and Peripheral Vasculature. - Operates digital
imaging equipment and enters all pertinent data to IDX, Imaging
Suite and Picture Archiving Communication System Imaging Management
Systems. - Obtain and reconstruct 3-deminsonal images and digital
subtraction angiography. - Performs quality control tests of
equipment and notifies leadership and appropriate maintenance
personnel of irregularities. - Monitor dose reporting of high
levels of radiation due to the length and complexity of the
procedures. - Ensure all equipment and supplies are properly
cleaned and sterilized and in working order. - Maintains patient
scheduling grease board for procedures as well as follow up
documentation. - Shares responsibility for ordering interventional
supplies and maintaining appropriate levels of on hand supplies. -
Responsible for all Quality Improvement documentation. - Imaging
exams and procedure tray set up require access and handling of
non-controlled medications. Work is typically performed in a
clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific
obligations and complying with all organization policies and
procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not
intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements
considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional
competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific
orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the
job related to that position.
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