radiology_technologist – Vascular Interventional Radiology

Specialty: Vascular Interventional Radiology
Facility: University of North Carolina Health Care System – 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC
State License: NC
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Years of Experience:
Shift: Days Local candidates will be reviewed firstIR, NIR and Vascular experience required; siemens expe
Guaranteed Hours: 40.00
Description: Specialty: Interventional Rad Tech RadiologyFacility: University of North Carolina Health Care SystemState License: NCCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Days Local candidates will be reviewed firstIR, NIR and Vascular experience required; siemens experience preferred 4×10 HrGuaranteed Hours: 40.00Description: Job Summary: -Documentation Schedules patient for hospital transportation. -Coordinates with general anesthesia, med/surg teams, inpatient chemo pharmacy, and intensive care units to minimize patient delays. -Creates procedural order, if necessary. -Confirms patient identity and that correct procedural consent has been obtained. -Knows acceptable lab values and procedure contraindications and shares information with attending physician if a variance is identified. -Maintains room procedure sheet for documentation of procedure performed and all supplies used during the course of the procedure. -Inputs necessary procedural information (biopsy passes, intravascular pressure measurements, lines, drains, mechanical thrombectomy attempts), fluoroscopy time and dose measurement, and amount of sedation and intravenous contrast used. -Ensures proper primary and secondary procedural coding based on procedural diagnostics and/or subsequent intervention. -Completes proper image manipulation and transmission to IMPAX from fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, and IVUS units. -Imports prior CT scan data to fusion software for real-time roadmapping during aortic repair. -Records data for endovascular repair to disk. -Equipment Operation: Provides high quality multi-modality imaging support during interventional procedures using fluoroscopic, ultrasound, and computed tomography equipment. -Demonstrates understanding of specialized imaging techniques to achieve optimum results in patients with compromised cardiothoracic output or evidence of malignancies that impede ideal circumstances forprocedural imaging. -Performs portable interventional procedures requiring use of ultrasound equipment. -Supports other clinical partners, including but not limited to operating room radiologic technologists and cardiac cath specialists during intra-operative cases in which they require the use of interventional radiology equipment and inventory. -Performs image post-processing and quality assurance of images. -Performs systems checks and quality control testing on equipment to determine functionality. -Cleans radiographic equipment and procedural suites. -Operates single plane and bi-plane digital imaging systems, ultrasound, CT scan, IVUS, power injector, AngioJet, Penumbra, EKOS, CT fusion, iGuide technology, radiofrequency, microwave, and cryoablation, and other hard and software used for diagnostic and interventional procedures. -Notifies Clinical Supervisor/Imaging Manager of equipment malfunction. -Troubleshoots equipment functionality with vendor tech support. -Patient Care: Describes exam to patient, positions patient on procedural table and assists with hemodynamic monitoring. -Alerts physician and nursing staff if a change in patient condition is noted. -Prepares patient for procedure using sterile technique. -Assists interventional proceduralist as first assist by offering sterile back table and intraprocedural supply management. -Assists in administration and documentation of regulated pharmaceuticals (intravenous contrast, heparin analogues). -Practices optimum radiation protection for patient and staff in the procedure room. -Aides in application of post procedural dressings. -Ensures that all anatomic or foreign body specimens are properly identified and delivered to the appropriate collection site. Schedule Notes:Local candidates will be reviewed firstIR, NIR and Vascular experience required; siemens experience preferredSkills: Required Skills & Experience: -No prior experience required Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/AEducation: Required Education: -Accredited Associate’s Degree. OR -Completion of an accredited Radiologic Sciences Program. Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -ARRT. -Must maintain registry status and continuing education requirements annually. -Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification. OR-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A;Languages: English ;Read ;Write ;SpeakJob Category: Clinical-AlliedProcess Level Department Description: N/A – Non RN RoleProcess Level Department Compliance: N/A – Non RN RoleMin. Pay Rate: Max. Pay Rate: Department of Nursing?: NoShift: DaysShift Details: Other-See Non-Standard Shift DetailsNon-Standard Shift Details: Tuesday-Friday (7:30a-6:00p)FTE: 1.0On-Call Required?: two backup call shifts every 6 weeksWeekends Required?: no weekendsHolidays Required?: Must be able to work UNC holidays if neededExtension Status: Extension Status Change Date: Previous End Date: Extension Start Date: Extension End Date: HR Job Code and Title: 5516-Intervnt Radiology TechnoInfor Job Code and Title: 2103-Intervnt Radiology TechnoInterview Type: Client OfferSupplier POC: Worker All Inclusive Bill Rate:; Days Local candidates will be reviewed firstIR, NIR and Vascular experience required; siemens experience preferred 4×10 Hr