CVIR Technologist

Trinity Health•Springfield, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This person is responsible for procedures by positioning patients, applying sterile technique to catheter insertion sites, applying mobilization and sliding devices, and so forth. Explains procedures to patients to allay apprehensions and elicit cooperation. Calculates and selects proper technical factors on radiographic, C.T. and fluoroscopic equipment such as voltage, current, exposure time and focal distance based on factors such as patients' size, physical condition, and suspected pathology. The ideal candidate will display a drive to provide patient-centered experiences through scholarly scientific inquiry, compassion for the human spirit and mind, advocacy and education for the patient and families, and collaboration with all those who touch our patients. The candidate for this critical role also uses critical thinking skills to resolve complex procedural situations & ability to handle emergency high stress situations during high-risk procedures.

Requirements

Associate's degree program in Radiologic Technology
Three years experience in radiologic technology
Massachusetts license
A.R.R.T. registration required
C.V.I.R. registration required within 3 years of hire

Nice To Haves

C.V.I.R. registration preferred
ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Positioning patients
Applying sterile technique to catheter insertion sites
Applying mobilization and sliding devices
Explaining procedures to patients to allay apprehensions and elicit cooperation
Calculating and selecting proper technical factors on radiographic, C.T. and fluoroscopic equipment such as voltage, current, exposure time and focal distance based on factors such as patients' size, physical condition, and suspected pathology
Using critical thinking skills to resolve complex procedural situations
Handling emergency high stress situations during high-risk procedures