Radiological Technologist, Interventional Angiography

Location: New Westminster

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor and Site Coordinator, the Radiological Technologist, Interventional Angiography, practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as utilizing a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the department within Fraser Health (FH). The Radiological Technologist performs interventional/angiography procedures and diagnostic radiographic examinations in accordance with departmental policy and procedure observing safe radiation protection practices.

Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the radiology information system, preparing examination trays and patients, following aseptic technique, for specific procedures, assists Radiologist in procedures, operating computerized imaging equipment including processing and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patient during procedures and monitoring equipment performance. Responsibilities Performs interventional and angiography procedures in accordance with established procedures by completing requisitions and related paperwork including laboratory forms and entering patient information into the radiology information system and image processing systems as required, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, positioning patient and explaining clinical procedures, performing venipuncture for contrast media injections as directed by the Radiologist, operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment including processing images and archiving of acquired data, labelling permanent records and checking technical results to ensure departmental standards are followed.

Assists Radiologist during body and neuroangiography procedures and Interventional cases such as percutaneous nephrolithotripsy and radiofrequency ablations by acting as circulation and scrub support during procedural examinations and treatments. Monitors patient during procedures by observing and responding to possible contrast media reactions or other emergent situations in accordance with facility policies and procedures; may be required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of an emergency.

Images studies using radiography equipment and departmental information systems by checking to ensure applicable patient identification listed, collating images with requisitions, and requesting previous studies. Reports malfunctioning equipment to Supervisor. Facilitates the workflow of designated work area by methods such as checking information on requisitions meets departmental standards, regulating inpatient examination time, arranging departmental and/or facility porters. Performs quality control duties such as scheduling and performing equipment tests in accordance with recommended manufacturers' guidelines, recording results as well as identifying malfunctioning equipment for repair.

Notifies Supervisor of all quality control issues for determination of appropriate action. Participates in the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement/LEAN programs by using established monitoring and auditing methodologies to perform quality assurance checks such as patient/physician satisfaction or booking protocols. Maintains designated work area by checking and cleaning equipment, setting up examination trays, using aseptic technique, for specific procedures, receiving and stocking supplies in designated area, identifying depleted items and notifying Supervisor of purchases as required.

Demonstrates procedures and usage of equipment to staff including medical residents, technologists and students. Participates in orientation of new employees. Participates in maintaining patient and hospital records by entering data into the radiology and hospital information system as required. Responds to inquiries from other clinical areas regarding patient examinations and schedules and refers other concerns to appropriate supervisor as required.

Determines workload measurements and compiles workload statistical reports and other reports, as required; develops and maintains statistical data related to items such as department activity levels,…