CV IR Tech Extern-1

WVU Medicine

90d

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Technologist/Interventional Extern is a temporary position for students that provide support for the delivery of a full range of medical imaging and/or interventional procedures, performing a variety of technical and patient care related duties enhancing the effective and efficient delivery of services under direct supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in an Accredited Radiology School.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Cardiovascular/Interventional Technologists in the planning and execution of imaging procedures meeting the standards of the department.
• Greets patients upon arrival to the department and consistently facilitates the patient’s department experience.
• Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
• Under direct supervision, provides direct patient care as needed to facilitate imaging services including but not limited to sterile tray set up, prepping patient, pulling of supplies, scrub procedures, circulating, and initiate fluoro.
• Assists the patient, as applicable, in preparing for the procedure by assisting patient gowning, and transfer to exam table.
• Coordinates the inpatient department flow by maintaining communication between the department and patient floors.
• Assesses the patient’s needs related to comfort, and provides support accordingly.
• Escorts the patient to and from the procedure suite and assists as needed with patient arrival and departure from the department.
• Promotes the team approach by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, residents and medical staff.
• Engages in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, cost effective patient care.
• Maintains confidentiality of all Protected Health Information.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees