Interventional Sp Proc Tech Rot

Position: Interventional Sp Proc Tech 1 Rot

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:Functions under the direction of the clinical coordinator and/or department manager. The interventional special procedures technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

The technologist is able to independently perform job functions. He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Able to perform procedures in both the IR and vascular hybrid interventional procedural setting.
Core Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

Clinical Skills Completion of VI competencies

Able to use critical thinking skills

Work in conjunction with radiologists/ vascular surgeons/ cardiologists

Preps the patient for procedure

Demonstrates and understands sterile technique

Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure

Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedures (SIM CODES)
Departmental Responsibilities Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs

Able to work scheduled and On-Call Knows existing lines of communication and authority

Handles communications properly

Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDETTransports patients as needed

Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers

Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement Completes necessary paperwork

Answers departmental phone using proper scripting

Maintains stock levels and outdates

Maintain current License and BLS certifications

Assist in inservice/training for other medical imaging staff as appropriate

Works as a team with other VI staff to obtain the best possible outcome

Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership

Quality and Patient Safety Verifies patient  2 patient identifiers, ie. Armband, DOB, verbal identification

Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker

Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear

Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated

Patient Education Responsible for patient, family/support system education

Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Radiologic Technology

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography or ARRT-S - ARRT Sonography
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required

Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year experience in Diagnostic Radiology Required
Required Minimum

Skills:

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