Interventional Radiology Technologist PRN

Overview

Med Star Health is looking for an Interventional Radiology Technologist to join our team!

This is a highly skilled technical and professional position which assists with all invasive cardiovascular procedures and other specialized interventional procedures under the direction of the Interventional Radiologist, Cardiologist and Vascular Surgeon and in accordance with established protocols. The Vascular-Interventional Radiographer must be proficient in scrubbing procedures and the use of imaging, processing, and patient care-related equipment.

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• Operates and documents all aspects of the Cath Lab; functions as a contributing member of the Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory team, working with vascular surgeons, cardiologists, radiologists, registered nurses, and cardiovascular technologists. Provides the technical skills necessary to assist the physician in performing Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization procedures. Provides a safe environment for the patient during these procedures. May function as a Scrub Assistant, ensuring aseptic/sterile technique by self and team.
  
  Ensures adequate floor and room stock are available for imaging procedures. Assists in recording, storing, retrieving and analyzing data obtained during interventional cardiovascular procedures. Assists in monitoring patients including hemodynamic data/ECG/angiographic data, recognizing changes, documenting as necessary and reporting to physician and team members in a timely fashion. Assists with preparation of radiologic and other laboratory equipment, maintaining aseptic technique.
  
  Maintains and evaluates equipment, troubleshoots as needed, and operates interventional equipment properly. Properly positions patient and explains expectations and instructions. Participates in data collection and results reporting for ongoing quality improvement.
• Maintains a clean, safe, prepared work environment. Prepares room for procedure. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and procedure table. Restocks and requests room supplies as needed. Checks drug supplies and informs the appropriate person of replenishment needs.
• Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Identifies learning needs and attends continuing education programs to maintain certification. Attends hospital-sponsored training programs as required by the department. Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted time for completion.
• Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides information and knowledge acquired during participation to the department/unit. Demonstrates a constructive approach in interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers inside and outside the unit.
• Assures that appropriate sterile instruments are available. Ensures that all personnel have a dosimeter badge. Creates quarterly exposure reports for the Radiation Safety Committee. Maintains records of yearly lead surveys and daily crash cart checks. Precepts the new Cardiovascular Lab technologist. Assists in establishing and maintaining product PAR counts. Assists in communication with company representatives and procedural physicians for equipment availability, case scheduling, etc.
  
  Attends system-wide meetings and brings information back to department staff as appropriate.

• Vocational/Technical Diploma or associate degree in Radiology.
• 5-7 years’ Cath Lab experience preferred.
• ARRT license as Registered Radiologic Technologist in Maryland.
• CPR within 90 Days.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).

This position has a hiring range of $35.68 - $58.84.