Interventional Special Procedures Tech 2 - PRN Shift

Wellstar Health System•Roswell, GA

12d

About The Position

Functions under the direction of the clinical coordinator and/or department manager. Provides safe, age-appropriate care by performing department exams according to procedures and obtaining quality diagnostic studies. Performs a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in using equipment to diagnose or treat disease. Independently performs job functions, sets up equipment for imaging, positions patients, and performs procedures in both IR and vascular hybrid interventional settings.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology.
At least one year of experience in an Interventional Special Procedures setting in IR and/or a vascular hybrid setting.
Ability to function independently during procedures after appropriate unit orientation and competency, including placement on the on-call rotation.
Competency in interventional and vascular procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors, and radiation protection.
Required special/advanced procedure registry as outlined in the posting.
Understanding of anatomy and pathology and their effects on procedure quality.
Ability to communicate and understand spoken and written English, and display a positive attitude.
ARRT Radiography certification.
Basic Life Support certification; the posting also lists BLS Instructor and BLS Provisional as required.

Responsibilities

Complete VI competencies and use critical-thinking skills.
Work in conjunction with radiologists, vascular surgeons, and cardiologists.
Prepare patients for procedures, demonstrate and understand sterile technique, and prepare necessary supplies and equipment.
Enter appropriate charges for supplies and procedures using SIM codes.
Verify patient identity with two identifiers and check the chart for same or similar names.
Verify written orders and consent, seek clarification when needed, and use the preprocedural verification/time-out form.
Understand and comply with site/side marking requirements when indicated.
Work flexibly to meet departmental needs, including scheduled work and on-call duties.
Follow communication channels and authority, handle communications properly, and answer departmental phones using proper scripting.
Introduce self to patients or guardians using appropriate scripting, provide privacy and comfort, and transport patients as needed.
Assist with departmental records, Joint Commission standards, state and federal regulations, performance improvement, and required paperwork.
Maintain stock levels and monitor outdates.
Maintain current license and BLS certifications.
Assist with in-service training for other medical imaging staff as appropriate.
Work as a team with other VI staff to achieve the best possible outcome.
Educate patients and their families or support systems, and provide post-procedure home-care instructions as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.