radiology_technologist – Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology

Specialty: Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology
Facility: Intermountain – 1233 North 30th Street, St. Vincent Regional Hospital, MT-SVRH-001 Billings, MT
State License: MT
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Day 10 Approved on Request #36492579 4×10 Hr
Guaranteed Hours: 40.00
Description: Specialty: Interventional RadiologyFacility: IntermountainState License: MTCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Day 10 Approved on Request #36492579 4×10 HrGuaranteed Hours: 40.00Description: Job Summary: -Responsible for completing Angiography procedures, scrubbing, setting techniques, and taking images. Job Responsibilities: -Maintains up-to-date licensure and certifications required for the position. -Provides procedural assistance as a circulating tech, scrub tech, or monitoring tech according to Angio lab policies and procedures and Scope of Practice documents. -Understands and operates IR equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure that quality images are produced. -Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam. -Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment for patients and staff. -Develops specific knowledge about invasive, diagnostic, and interventional supplies, appropriate indications and applications, and proper use and deployment techniques. -Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging guidelines, obtaining necessary consents, maintaining applicable QC programs, and reporting any equipment failures or problems. -Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses patient and/or family concerns. -Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions or incidents. -Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following the procedure. -At the end of the procedure, sutures the sheath in place or removes the sheath and applies pressure to obtain hemostasis. -Maintains work area and stocks needed supplies. -Transports patients as needed. -Assists with SIRT Mapping/Treatments. -Assists with Embolizations. -Assists with Neph Tube Placements. -Assists with Biliary Tube Placements. -Assists with CT guided procedures including drains, biopsies, and ablations. -Performs Neuro-IR Stroke and Diagnostic procedures. Schedule Notes:Approved on Request #36492579Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -One (1) to Two (2) years of vascular or interventional experience.-Recognizes emergent patient situations and responds appropriately. -Ability to function independently and as part of a team. -Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other caregivers and patients. -Demonstrates understanding of anatomy, anatomic terminology, and positioning competency. -Knowledge and adherence to infection control and sterile techniques. -Demonstrates knowledge in patient education. -Demonstrates competency in patient care. -Demonstrates competency in patient identification protocols. -Demonstrates experience in radiography. -Demonstrates experience in operating imaging equipment. -Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate documentation. -Demonstrates experience in vascular procedures. -Demonstrates ability to provide life support in emergency situations. -Demonstrates proper use of body mechanics during procedures. -Demonstrates experience in performing angiography procedures.Preferred Skills & Experience: -One (1) to Two (2) years of Angio/Interventional experience.–Radiation Badge Requirement:-A personal radiation monitoring badge (dosimeter) is required for this assignment.-To maintain an accurate and continuous exposure record, providers are encouraged to use an existing badge from a previous employer or assignment when available.-If a new badge is issued, prior exposure history will not be reflected.Education: Required Education: -N/A Preferred Education: -N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure: -ARRT (R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. -BCLS – Basic Life Support. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -Vascular/Interventional Radiography Certification. -Relevant State Licensure and/or Certifications.Job Category: Peaks-Clinical-Non-NursingShift: Day 10SCL Job Code: Interventional Technologist_SVB-8666SCL Entity: 207-St Vincent Regional HospitalMin. Pay Rate: Max. Pay Rate: Initial Start Date: Assignment Shifts: Additional Details:; Day 10 Approved on Request #36492579 4×10 Hr