radiology_technologist – Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology

Specialty: Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology
Facility: Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
State License: AR
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience: 2+ years
Shift: 09:00-17:00
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: IR TechFacility: Mercy Hospital Fort SmithState License: ARCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: 2+ yearsShift: 09:00-17:00Guaranteed Hours: Description: Description:Position TemplateFacility Name: Mercy Hospital Fort Smith Floor: N/A Location Address: 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903Position Information: Facility Department/Cost Center: 30-406622The bill rate for local candidates will be $10 below the posted travel rate Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): Tech Specialty: Critical Care Interventional Radiology Number of Openings: 1 Shift: Days Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 (5×8) Weekend Hours: N/A Call Requirements: N/A Required Certifications: ARRT, RT(R) Years of Experience: 2+ years Float Requirements: N/A Unit Information: Number of Beds: N/A Patient Ratios: N/A Equipment: N/A EMR: EPICHiring Profile: Must Have Skills/Experience:Assist radiologist and/or performing physician in the performance of interventional and special procedures. Provide the patient care essential to the exams. Can perform surgery procedures required by team/shift. Safety/Risk Management: Locates & properly operates oxygen, suction, blood pressure & other essential patient care equipment. Consistently observes patients before, during & after procedures. Makes & uses appropriate immobilization devices. Appropriately transfers patients to/from stretchers, wheelchair’s & on/off procedure table, giving care to IV’s & other appliances. Safely operates all equipment & immediately reports malfunctions. Locates all emergency switches. Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures & radiation safety. Assures that all data entered/retrieved from physician orders and/or computer system is accurate. Verifies accuracy prior to procedure. Coordination of Services: Reviews orders for diagnosis & prescriptions. Collaborates with staff members & physicians to assure delivery of optimal patient care at all times. Utilizes resources appropriately, revising department schedule and staff assignments as needed. Performs all procedures according to protocol stated in procedure manual/prescribed by radiologist/physician. Presents completed procedure to radiologist/ physician for interpretation. Keeps all documentation current & available. Follows through with any problem areas.. Evaluates diagnostic procedure for appropriateness and takes corrective measures if needed. Screens for previous procedures. Complex Aspects: Assist radiologist and or performing physician with interventional procedures including routine and emergency procedures. Assists with procedure maintaining sterile technique and sterile fields. Positions and immobilizes patients. Demonstrates ability to perform exams on outpatient, inpatients, ICU, and ER including exams on trauma patients. Obtains appropriate clinical history and documents information. Obtains informed consent if necessary. Correctly obtains and administers contrast materials for patient exams. Timely sends all images to the RIC. Preferred Skillset/Experience: Type of Patients on Unit: Personality Fit: N/ADress Code: Scrub Color: Black Any unacceptable attire: N/A General CommentsMercy Hospital Fort Smith As a 336-bed acute care hospital in Fort Smith, AR, Mercy’s Fort Smith hospital has more than a 100-year history of providing care to all who need it. Today, we re focused on building a better health care experience for you and your family. We do it with a dedicated team of health care professionals, innovative technology and new services. Our tradition of compassionate care and exceptional service remains. If and when you need us, we pray you ll find Mercy Hospital Fort Smith to be a place of health and healing.Like all Mercy facilities, we care for our patients with expertise and unceasing compassion. It s a difference you can feel. And it s the reason Mercy Hospital Fort Smith is continually recognized for exceptional customer service. The facilities at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith include home care, hospice and palliative care services, a sleep disorder center as well as a wound care clinic with hyperbaric medicine, as well as several featured centers.Things to do Fort Smith National Historic Site Parrot Island Waterpark Fort Smith Regional Art Museum Fort Smith Farmers market Fort Smith Symphony No. of Positions: 1/1. Position creation reason:Vacant Position; Travel: IR Tech – Special Procedures – Days