Ryan McIntyre

Proficient Interventional Radiology Technologist with expertise in operating angiographic fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and CT for both diagnostic and interventional uses, while utilizing over 1,500 specialized products and instruments during invasive procedures.

• Assists interventional radiologist by positioning the patients for procedure to be performed and preparing the sterile field with equipment necessary.
• Assists with procedures that include transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts, cardiovascular catheters, nephrostomy tubes, embolization of bleeding vessels, stenting stenotic vessels, thrombectomies of vessels due to strokes, thrombectomies in upper and lower extremities, inferior vena cava filter placements, lumbar punctures with cerebrospinal fluid collection, myelograms, arthrograms and fistula repair, etc.
• Technologist handles instruments, wires and catheters for use during procedures.
• Certified in closure procedures using StarClose and Mynx devices.

• Performed radiologic exams in both pre scheduled and emergency settings.
• Drove portable x-ray machines to patient rooms and trauma bays for exams.
• Worked as weekend lead technologist for the last 6 months of this phase.

• Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
• Operates C-arm in spinal and orthopedic surgical procedures.
• Continually able to adapt to new scenarios or situations in a professional and thorough manner.

Responsible for performing diagnostic radiographic procedures in private homes and nursing homes in a timely and efficient manner.

• Performed radiologic procedures as well as EKGs in a mobile setting.
• Responsible for scheduling and assisting newly hired technologists with the use and proficiency of the mobile equipment.