1. Greet and receive patients. Check patient's ID. Explain procedure to patient
2. Move and/or assist patients onto table in accordance with departmental procedures
3. Position patients according to department's procedure manual
4. Provide for the patient's comfort during the procedures

1. Review history and pertinent images with designated Interventional Radiologist to assure appropriate application of procedure
2. Discuss plan and equipment necessary for the procedure
3. Assist physician with specialized diagnostic and interventional procedures by handling equipment, preparing procedure and instrument trays, prepping and explaining procedures to patients and other related tasks under the Supervision of an Interventional Radiologist.

1. Provide radiation protection in accordance with regulations. Select accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis
2. Operate extremely technical imaging equipment and apply ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with standard operating procedures, according to departmental policies, procedures/protocols and as appropriate for the particular patient
3. Perform diagnostic & therapeutic procedures, utilizing image-guided surgical procedures, sterile technique and radiographic technique
4. Operate Radiographic / Fluoroscopic equipment to obtain radiographic images
5. Critique radiographs for quality and accuracy
6. Select and archive images for permanent patient record
7. Respond effectively to patient care emergencies
8. Utilize universal precautions when working with patients at all times. Set up and maintain a sterile field by using sterile technique; open sterile procedures trays where applicable

Fundamental mechanisms of disease, including cell injury; inflammation, repair, regeneration, and fibrosis; and vascular, cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and integumentary pathologies.

Application and interpretation of the 12-lead system. Emphasis on recognition of the acute myocardial infarction and common myocardial pathologies; includes axis deviation, acute ischemic conditions, electrolyte imbalances, bundle-branch block, and infarct imposters. Highlights patient assessment, data collection, and use of the 12-lead to guide rapid intervention. American Heart Association advanced cardiac life support certificate issued upon successful course completion

Studies the various pharmacological agents currently used in diagnosis and treatment during interventional studies of the cardiovascular system. Emphasizes laboratory values relevant to interventional studies.

Analyzes the principles of vascular radiology, including proper patient care, the fundamentals of properly setting up a sterile table, and evaluation of the equipment most commonly used in the interventional suite. Examines the functions of a pressure injector and explores the procedures performed in vascular intervention.

Explores normal and pathological vascular anatomy and physiology. Emphasizes intracranial, extra-cranial, spinal, aorta, pulmonary, abdominal, pelvic, and extremity vascular structures; as well as abnormalities of the vascular system.

Continues RTSI 351 above. Focuses on the procedures performed in the interventional laboratory. Analyzes the different types of pathologies observed in patients in order to determine the appropriate diagnostic and interventional examinations to be performed