radiology_technologist – Vascular Interventional Radiology

Specialty: Vascular Interventional Radiology
Facility: Fairfield Medical Center
State License: OH
Certs/Licenses: State License Details: Must Be Currently Active; General Certifications (BLS/BCLS) ;CCI Registry (RVS) ;Allied Health Certifications (ARDMS (RVT))
Years of Experience: 1
Shift: Tuesday – Friday 8am-6:30pm
Guaranteed Hours: 40
Description: Specialty: AngiographyFacility: Fairfield Medical CenterState License: OHCerts/Licenses: State License Details: Must Be Currently Active; General Certifications (BLS/BCLS) ;CCI Registry (RVS) ;Allied Health Certifications (ARDMS (RVT))Years of Experience: 1Shift: Tuesday – Friday 8am-6:30pmGuaranteed Hours: 40Description: Shift: Tuesday – Friday 8am-6:30pm Job Summary Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance to the established FMC policies, procedures and guidelines. The vascular technologist is a diagnostic ultrasound professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic vascular ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The vascular technologist works under the guidance of the supervisor / technical director to ensure compliance to all regulatory standards. The vascular technologist should obey all duties and standards within this job description and will abide by all policies, procedures and guidelines outlined in the department and center policy and procedure manuals. Job Qualifications Education: Eligible candidate should be a graduate from an accredited institution and should be registered (or registred within 90 days of hire date) through ARDMS with a certification of RVT (preferred), or through the CCI with a certification of RVS. A minimum of 15 hours of CME is required every three years in compliance with IAC standards. Experience: Minimum of two years experience under the supervision of a qualified vascular physician or vascular laboratory is preferred. Job-related Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; ability to problem-solve and facilitate resolution to issues; demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities; ability to make independent decisions. Organizational Expectations and Responsibilities: 1. Mission and Service Values a. Empathy Demonstrates a willingness to understand others perspectives, without labeling or judging; treats others with compassion and is personally engaged in providing patient and family-centered care. b. Integrity Takes responsibility for own words and actions; has passion and courage to do the right thing; delivers on promises and commitments; is honest and achieves excellence in all things through ethical and legal behavior. c. Stewardship Uses FMC resources wisely; respects the time and resources of patients, family and peers; shows pride in FMC and gives back to the Center and community with time, talent and /or money. d. Agility Demonstrates courage to take initiative to find creative solutions; anticipates concerns and responds promptly; minimizes bureaucracy and explores opportunity for growth. e. Teamwork Works collaboratively, not in silos; treats others with courtesy and respect; assumes good intent and welcomes differing viewpoints; creates a spirit of belonging and fellowship within FMC; embraces the FMC culture. 2. Commitment and Engagement a. Quality Demonstrates commitment to improve individual performance and contributes to team accomplishments and quality improvement initiatives. b. Safety Creates and maintains a safe and clean work environment and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate individuals. c. Service Recognizes and anticipates the needs of customers and strives to surpass customer expectations; utilizes AIDET, TeamSTEPPS and other tools to avoid and/or resolve concerns with the best possible outcome. d. Sustainability Demonstrates timely, accurate and cost-conscious use of resources in the daily work. 3. Personal Engagement a. Organization Commitment Complies with FMC policies, procedures, work instructions and guidelines; reports compliance or ethical concerns to appropriate personnel; does not gossip but works to create a positive work experience with others. b. Personal Commitment Demonstrates ownership of the job; willing to step up and help others; works across departmental lines; is fully present at work physically and emotionally; maximizes own talents and that of others. c. Personal Growth Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning; completes all mandatory education and participates in learning events/opportunities/experiences to enhance on-the-job performance. Essential Job Functions Job Expectations and Responsibilities: 4. a. Performs diagnostic vascular examinations upon the order of a physician. b. Operates laboratory equipment in a safe and appropriate fashion. c. Operates medical record and imaging systems appropriately. d. Transports, moves and positions patients in a safe and appropriate fashion. e. Assists physicians with special procedures involving the vascular lab. f. Practices and promotes positive interpersonal and intradepartmental relations. g. Establishes and maintains ethical relationships within the hospital and with patients. h. Maintains educational requirements/competencies for vascular certification. i. Ensures compliance to the standards as outlined in the IAC standards. j. Assists in the precepting of students and new employees. k. Assumes responsibility for the safety and mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the vascular lab. l. Maintains a safe working environment. m. Assists in maintenance of departmental supplies n. Enhanced practice of family centered care and provides individual customer focus and provides service recovery when necessary. o. Performs cleaning and disinfection in compliance with hospital policies. p. Performs other related duties as assigned. Physical Capacity Demand Medium Work: Exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible up to 10 pounds amount of force often. Job Considerations Psychological/Mental analytical abilities, memory, problem-solving and creativity Physiological-Potential Exposures: Electrical equipment Cognitive-Communication and collaboration with other co-workers, physicians, other employees, and patients and families; prioritizing and time management; persuasiveness and judgment Environmental-no special considerations Protective Equipment- no special considerations Additional Information:All travelers must have a permanent address of 50 miles or more to qualify as a traveler. Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Medefis; Vascular Technologist – Full Time