Interventional Rad Technologist

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

4d•$33 - $53

About The Position

At Cooper University Health Care , our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short Description Assists interventionalists in all procedures within the scope of interventional Radiology and Vascular surgery to include but not limited to oncology, vascular and trauma. Skill set must be maintained to handle supplies/instrumentation associated with interventional procedures. Must be able to assist physicians in the capacity of both a scrub and circulating technologist. Maintains work area: Reports maintenance issues for equipment, monitors supplies and deficiencies. Adheres to all Infection Prevention policies, utilizing the appropriate PPE needed. Maintains licensure and BLS. Stays current and participates departmental training offered. Demonstrates courteous behavior, positive attitude, etc. through polite communication with all co- workers/customers. Understands and appreciates the need to provide good customer service, both internal and external. Participates in clinical activities (i.e. assists with patient flow/care, helps to optimize throughput of patients via Radiology Transport). Remains compliant of timekeeping rules: Avoids early, late and unauthorized entries. Adheres to Departmental procedures, fulfills compliance with life safety, fire and hazardous waste, Radiation Safety, and Infection Prevention requirements. Attends staff meetings and reviews daily huddles to keep current on department communications.

Requirements

1-2 year of Interventional Radiology or Cardiovascular Interventional Technology preferred
Graduate of AMA approved program for Diagnostic Radiology and therefore registry eligible.
NJ DEP license required upon hire
Current BLS.
Current ARRT - American Registry Radiology Tech License.
Current NJ-RADTECH - NJ Radiology Tech License

Responsibilities

Assists interventionalists in all procedures within the scope of interventional Radiology and Vascular surgery to include but not limited to oncology, vascular and trauma.
Maintains skill set to handle supplies/instrumentation associated with interventional procedures.
Assists physicians in the capacity of both a scrub and circulating technologist.
Maintains work area: Reports maintenance issues for equipment, monitors supplies and deficiencies.
Adheres to all Infection Prevention policies, utilizing the appropriate PPE needed.
Maintains licensure and BLS.
Stays current and participates departmental training offered.
Demonstrates courteous behavior, positive attitude, etc. through polite communication with all co- workers/customers.
Understands and appreciates the need to provide good customer service, both internal and external.
Participates in clinical activities (i.e. assists with patient flow/care, helps to optimize throughput of patients via Radiology Transport).
Remains compliant of timekeeping rules: Avoids early, late and unauthorized entries.
Adheres to Departmental procedures, fulfills compliance with life safety, fire and hazardous waste, Radiation Safety, and Infection Prevention requirements.
Attends staff meetings and reviews daily huddles to keep current on department communications.