Special Procedures Technologist - Pineville IR - Nights

Overview

Department: 36343 Atrium Health Pineville - Interventional Radiology

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday-Thursday 7:30pm-6:00am. Holiday call rotation is required.

Pay Range: $34.90 - $52.35

Atrium Health Pineville opened its doors in 1987, serving South Charlotte and surrounding areas. The Interventional Radiology Technologist assists in invasive Angio and interventional procedures in the Interventional Radiology Suite, including surgical scrub and circulation duties, and provides total patient care during and after procedures.

• Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional and angiographic procedures under the direction of a physician.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and preps the patient for the procedure.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Circulates during the procedure and maintains responsibility for patient comfort.
• Provides supplies necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
• Removes catheters/sheaths and applies direct pressure or clamp as appropriate.
• Provides necessary report information to the holding area or nursing unit as needed.
• Records and processes hemodynamic reports, contrast media records and charges promptly and accurately.
• Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.

• Education
  :
  Graduate of an accredited institution in Radiologic Technology recognized by ARRT; completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program required, or an ARRT/RCIS graduate from a Cardiovascular Interventional Training Program.
• Certification / License
  :
  Registered and certified by the ARRT or RCIS required. CPR certification required.
• Work Experience
  : (As applicable to role per department standards).
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  :
  Must meet all required elements of competency checklist for level.

Requires standing and walking while wearing 10 to 15-pound lead radiation protection aprons. Exposure to radiation, secretions and blood. Confined working area. Normal vision, manual dexterity and good eye and hand coordination are necessary to operate equipment. Constant concentration during procedures.

• Education:
  
  1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred.
• Certification / License: ACLS preferred.

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not state or imply that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

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