Vascular-Interventional Radiographer
Job Description:
Vascular Technologist
Portsmouth Naval Medical Center
620 John Paul Jones Cir, Portsmouth VA 23708
Requirements
Education:
-Degree/Education:Graduate
from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), Council on Occupational Education (COE), or
other equivalent organization.
Experience:
-One year of experience within the last two yearsas a Vascular Tech.
Certifications
-Certified by the ARRT in Interventional Radiology
-BLS
Letter of Recommendations:
-Provide two (2) letters of recommendation written within the
last two (2) years attesting to the HCW's clinical skills. One letter must be
from a practicing radiologist or supervisory technologist who has personally
observed and evaluated the HCW and who can attest to the HCW's clinical skills
in the care of patients. The other letter may be from a clinic or hospital
administrator, physician, nurse, or peer technologist who has personal
knowledge of the HCW's patient care skills in a similar clinical environment.
Reference letters shall attest to the HCW's communication skills and ability to
relate to patients as well as professional and other interpersonal skills among
staff members and must include name, title, phone number, date of reference,
address and signature of the individual providing reference.
Job Duties
General
Contracted Personnel Duties: Contracted personnel shall
perform a full range of duties consistent with their labor category, education,
training, experience, clinical privileges (as applicable), and assigned
position. General duties that apply to all personnel or across certain labor
categories are given below.
A. Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of
other individuals performing similar services.
B. Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
C. Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
D. Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.
E. Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions. Notify supervisor, director, or other designated person regarding problems that the contracted personnel is unable to manage.
F. Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
G. Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
H. Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.
I. Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
J. Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.
K. Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the MTF, to include but not limited to online annual training provided by the MTF: disaster training, infection control, Sexual Harassment, Blood-borne Pathogens, Fire and Safety, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), MHS Genesis, and all other required training.
L. Actively participate in the MTF's Performance Improvement Program. Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
M. Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Provide training and/or clinical direction as applicable to supporting government employees (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).
N. Attend and participate in various meetings as directed.
O. Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care (to include all tasks and documentation related to patient encounter in accordance with DHA and MTF policies).
P. Operate and manipulate automated systems such as ADS, Essentris, MHS Genesis, and Clinical Information System (CIS), participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the MTF Director. Maintain DOD email account as directed. The contracted personnel shall be responsive to all email and voicemail communications.
Q. Exercise appropriate clinical delegation of tasks and duties in the clinical direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.
R. Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.
REQUIREMENTS:
a. Perform a full range of interventional angiography (invasive vascular) procedures on patients resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment while maintaining maximum patient safety and comfort.
b. Perform/review a baseline patient assessment, evaluate patient response to diagnostic or interventional procedures.
c. Provide assistance during interventional procedures to attending radiologists or surgeons. Provide direct assistance for invasive procedures including drainages, biopsies, radio frequency ablations, cryoablations and new interventional procedures established during the term of this task order.
d. Be responsible for radiation protection of patients and personnel in accordance with command safety guidelines.
e. Be proficient in the operation and maintenance of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment used for procedures.
f. Log arrival and departure of patients in the command's hospital information system (MHS Genesis) and in the scanner logbooks. Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading via the PACS according to department protocol.
g. Evaluate patients for contrast compatibility: renal function, allergy history, contrasts contraindications.
h. Recognize and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have a direct bearing on the patient's condition while in Interventional Radiology or CT such as adverse reaction to contrast media or IV infiltration. Recognize the need for and initiate emergency measures for critical situations such as respiratory or cardiac arrest.
i. Recognize the significance of all anatomical structures and acute pathology. Bring critical findings to the attention of the radiologist.
j. Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required for various interventional examinations, also cleaning, taking out linen and sharps containers to Biohazard room as needed. Participate in the radiology department's rotation for pick up and drop off of both.
k. Perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to manufacturer and command instructions daily. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values. Perform daily checks of the crash cart and monthly checks of emergency contrast reaction kits and restroom emergency call bells.
l. Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call logbook. Report problems to Department Qualified Medical Physicists.
m. Participate in On-Call rotation in accordance with department policy.
n. When responding to trauma procedures while on call, arrive at hospital in a timely manner to begin procedure within 60 minutes of call or in accordance with trauma center policy.
o. Perform and document transitions of care and other shift change huddles/meetings at the beginning and end of shift in accordance with MTF and Joint Commission requirements.
Benefits
We offer Medical (UHC), Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, and more
PTO
Full Time employees accrue 10 days of vacation, 7 sick days, and
have 11 paid holidays per year.
ISGF Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer
(EOE).
Job Details
City : Portsmouth (NMCP)
State : Virginia
Compensation : $53.87/hr Base Rate + $5.09/hr H&W
Date Entered : 2/26/2026
Job Order Record Type : Government Job