Interventional Radiologic Technologist - Radiology Admin - Variable - FT

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport • Gulfport, MS

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs radiographic and/or medical imaging and related procedures to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited radiographic program
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technology in Radiography, or registry eligible (must be certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technology within 90 days of employment)
• Valid Mississippi Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) Licensure
• None
• Basic EKG knowledge
• Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring and valve calculation
• Proficient using operating equipment and instruments utilized in patient care procedures
• Care for incapacitated patients and identify patient's needs
• Interpret physicians' instruction

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year in a cath lab setting

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care services and evaluates outcomes
• Performs radiographic and/or medical imaging and related procedures to demonstrate structures for interpretations and/or therapeutic intervention by or at the request of the practitioner
• Provides and documents correct hemodynamic data and other required information to interpreting provider
• Provides safety measures for patients undergoing procedures
• Performs and modifies patient care activities pre, intra, and post procedurally to encompass individual patient needs
• Communicates variances or significant events/results to appropriate caregiver
• Reports patient status and availability regularly
• Maintains supplies and equipment inventory
• Stocks and prepares procedure rooms for daily cases
• Maintains inventory level to meet needs
• Orders supplies for diagnostic and interventional procedures daily
• Maintains quality control and quality assurance for division equipment
• Performs quality monitoring activities for equipment, film, and radiation exposure
• Participates in quality assurance monitoring within the Division
• Assumes any applicable responsibility for assigned equipment; reporting any equipment malfunctions
• Participates as a member of the team to achieve business goals, quality outcomes and customer satisfaction
• Provides assistance to team members as requested or required
• Regular and timely attendance is required for this job
• Participates on committees/councils and performance improvement activities as requested/required
• Successful completion of probation and annual skills/competency requirements
• Practices within legal, ethical and professional boundaries
• Maintains expertise in the area
• Serves as a role model by demonstrating positive team-based behaviors
• Shows commitment to personal professional growth through the pursuit of advanced knowledge and skills
• Safeguards confidential information
• Performance of duties will be in compliance with all laws and regulations governing healthcare organizations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree