Interventional Radiology Technologist - Special Procedures

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Interventional Radiology Technologist utilizes technical skills to deliver direct and indirect patient care in compliance with regulatory and department processes during a variety of Interventional Radiology, or Neuro Interventional procedures to provide an efficient, comfortable, and safe examination of all patients. The Interventional Radiology Technologist is proficient in all aspects of diagnostic and interventional procedures, preparation, assessment, documentation, and monitoring consistent with policies, procedures and processes. The Interventional Radiology Technologist is responsible for achieving system and department goals, and quality and fiscal targets.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Utilizes a basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology to enhance hemodynamic and angiographic techniques as observed by the attending physician.
2. Assists the physician and anticipates equipment needs.
3. Adheres to approved standards of aseptic technique during any procedure in the Interventional Lab, utilizing equipment and supplies in a safe and prudent manner.
4. Prepares a patient for an Intervention Lab procedure using established aseptic technique by leveraging knowledge and competency.
5. Moves, lifts, or assists patient appropriately to procedure table and provides for maximum privacy during procedure.
6. Leverages a working knowledge of drugs commonly used in the Interventional Lab.
7. Performs all aspects of monitoring, recording, scrubbing, and Holding Room responsibilities with professionalism.
8. Conducts all parts of circulating, with the exception of Conscious Sedation and Narcotic drug therapy as ordered by physician.
9. Practices proper protection measures to ensure radiation safety to self, fellow associates, visitors, and physicians.
10. Responds to potential emergency and life threatening situations, implementing preventative measures as directed by the physician.
11. Ensures all supplies and medications are properly charged to each patient, accurately utilizing the hospital’s inventory systems with a team approach.
12. Recognizes and communicates the electrocardiographic hemodynamic changes to the physician and appropriate staff members throughout the procedure, while documenting accurate and pertinent data concerning the patient's condition during procedure and reports data to the appropriate person(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Work Experience: None
• Licensure: General Radiographer licensure in the State of Florida.
• Certification:
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
• Any one of the following prior to start date and maintained:
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (R) OR
• American Registry of Radiology Technologists in Vascular and Interventional Radiology – ARRT (R) (VI).
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Ability to take call acknowledging emergency alerts within five (5) minutes and present to hospital facility within thirty (30) minutes of alert.
• Knowledge of electrocardiogram (ECG) training and arrhythmia interpretation.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular and vascular anatomy.
• Knowledge of Hemodynamic Monitoring.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills in an active team environment.
• Ability to assess and interpret data.
• Ability to clearly communicate with patient/family/physicians at various levels of understanding.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology and uses this knowledge to enhance hemodynamic and angiographic techniques as observed by the attending physician.
• Ability to monitor patient blood pressure, electrocardiogram (ECG), and Pulse Oximetry using sophisticated clinical equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Work Experience: One (1) year experience in general radiology or interventional radiology.
• Certification: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Cardiac Interventional Radiology – ARRT (R) (CI).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
• May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.