radiology_technologist – Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology

Specialty: Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology
Facility: Yale Campus – Hospital
State License: OK
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Monday through Thursday, 700a-530p, with call
Guaranteed Hours: 0
Description: Specialty: Clinical Professional Interventional TechnologistFacility: Yale Campus – HospitalState License: OKCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Monday through Thursday, 700a-530p, with callGuaranteed Hours: 0Description: Description: Job Summary: Provides advanced procedural and radiologic support to physicians; maintains a well-stocked and clean work environment; assists in pre and post procedural patient care; rotates on-call responsibilities. Job Responsibilities:-Provides patient care appropriate to the patient population in a sterile environment under the guidance of the physician assists in pre and post procedural care; cross-trained to scrub on all procedures; communicates with appropriate personnel for follow up of procedure patients and identifies any specific learning needs; assists in other areas of the radiology department as needed. -Systematically and continuously collects, assesses, and documents data in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide procedural care for the patient. -Documents the chronological events of the procedure and medical care during the procedure in Epic. -Assists in image management and processing and troubleshoots equipment problems. -Provides patient care within a broad range of health care needs during non-cardiac procedures to include, but not limited to mechanical thrombectomies, angioplasty, stent placements, biopsies, line placements, thrombolysis, embolizations, coils, drainage catheters, and IVC filters. -Actively participates in the Universal Protocol for all invasive procedures. -Foresees potential problems, adapts priorities, and plans independently with and without outside direction. -Assists with monitoring the patient s level of moderate sedation in conjunction with the procedure performed and individual patient s clinical state. -Initiates additional patient comfort measure/alternatives for sedation, as appropriate. -Assures informed consent has been obtained on the patient prior to the start of the procedure and all questions and concerns have been answered to the patient s satisfaction. -Operates specialized equipment during procedures according to protocols under limited physician supervision (i.e. Rotational Angiography with 3-D reconstruction, ultrasound guidance, contrast injectors, detachable coils, etc.). -Attends vendor in-services to learn new equipment and is a resource to other employees and physicians on its proper use; supports new technology and assists in implementing protocols. -Stocking/departmental maintenance cleans and disinfects daily to promote aseptic environment, checks the status of the equipment daily to ensure devices are in proper working order; reviews daily schedule to verify all necessary supplies are available; communicates with material control tech and/or supervisor concerning supply issues. -Supports department/hospital goals through personal improvements and educational activities attends mandatory in-services and meets department education standards; modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and meets department requirements; aides in collection of statistics and presents findings in a logical, professional manner for process improvement. -Maintains professional standards in conjunctions with those practice standards recommended by societies such as ARRT and ASRT. -Trains new personnel and acts as a mentor to them. -Decision Making: Independent judgment in planning the sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field. -Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). -Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). -Works directly with patients and/or customers. -Works with internal and/or external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. -Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. ___________________________________ Required Skills & Experience:-Minimum six (6) months of related experience. -Basic computer skills. -Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the moderate sedation process. -Demonstrate technical skills, trouble shooting skills, and expert knowledge of catheters and equipment used during non-cardiovascular procedures. -Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. -Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. -Ability to integrate the analysis of data to discover facts or develop knowledge, concepts or interpretations. -Ability to work independently and with a team. -Ability to always demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors. -Capable of wearing lead aprons for an extended period of time. Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A ___________________________________ Required Education:-Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program. Preferred Education:-N/A ___________________________________ Required Certification & Licensure:-Registered Radiology Technologist – ARRT. -Basic Life Support provided by the American Heart Association. Preferred Certification & Licensure:-N/A Must have skills: 1 year of experience; BLS certified through AHA Good to have skills: Epic; Level 1 Trauma Experience