Job Description
OhioHealth is seeking a Neuro Interventional Radiologic Technologist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will support complex neurovascular procedures, operate advanced imaging equipment, ensure radiation safety, and assist physicians in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. You'll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, provide patient education, and maintain accurate documentation. OhioHealth offers a supportive, inclusive culture, robust professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health of communities across Ohio.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality imaging and provide technical support during complex neuro-interventional procedures such as stroke thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling, and AVM embolization.
- Prepare interventional suites, ensuring all imaging, monitoring, and support equipment are properly set up, calibrated, and functioning prior to procedures.
- Position and immobilize patients accurately to obtain optimal views while maintaining comfort, safety, and dignity throughout procedures.
- Operate advanced neuro-interventional radiologic imaging systems, adjusting technical factors to optimize image quality and minimize radiation dose.
- Assist the neuro-interventionalist and clinical team with sterile technique, room flow, and device management during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Monitor patients during procedures in collaboration with nursing and physician staff, remaining prepared to assist in emergent situations.
- Adhere to strict radiation safety protocols for patients, self, and staff, utilizing shielding, distance, and time principles appropriately.
- Maintain accurate documentation of procedures, radiation doses, implants, and contrast usage within the electronic medical record and related systems.
- Participate in on-call rotations, responding promptly to emergent neurovascular cases such as acute ischemic stroke interventions.
- Collaborate closely with neurologists, neurosurgeons, interventional radiologists, nurses, and technologists to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts, including image quality review, incident reporting, and participation in departmental audits and initiatives.
- Support training and mentoring of students, new technologists, and cross-training staff in neuro-interventional imaging protocols and workflows.
- Ensure proper care, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting of imaging equipment and accessories, escalating technical issues as needed.
- Uphold Ohio
- Health's values of compassion, inclusivity, and respect in all patient, family, and team interactions.
- Participate in ongoing education to maintain licensure, certifications, and competencies related to neuro-interventional radiology and emerging technologies.
Required Skills
- Fluoroscopic imaging operation
- Neuro-angiographic procedures support3
- D rotational angiography
- Radiation safety and dose optimization
- Contrast media preparation and administration support
- Sterile technique and procedure room setup
- Patient positioning and immobilization
- Hemodynamic monitoring support
- Operation of neuro-interventional imaging suites
- PACS and clinical information systems
- Infection prevention and control practices
- Emergency response in procedural setting
- Venous and arterial access support
- Radiologic image quality assessment
- Communication with multidisciplinary clinical teams
- Patient and family education
- Documentation in electronic medical record (EMR)
- Quality assurance and equipment troubleshooting
- Time management in acute/emergent settings
