Interventional Special Procedures Technologist - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Day Shift - Full Time
About The Position
The Interventional Special Procedures Technologist supports radiology, vascular surgery, and neurointerventional procedures, including interventional body, neuro, and vascular procedures. Work takes place in settings such as Interventional Radiology, the cath lab, hybrid rooms, operating rooms, and outpatient procedure rooms. The technologist is responsible for radiographic procedures and quality control within interventional, neurointerventional, and vascular specialties, and assists physicians as a scrub technologist. The role includes managing imaging documentation and supplies; educating and reassuring patients and families; producing high-quality exams; preparing advanced procedure suites and specialized equipment; assisting with complex interventions and intra-procedure imaging; maintaining sterile technique; and following patient-safety, quality-assurance, confidentiality, and radiation-safety practices. The position includes a variable 10-hour shift, weekend work as needed, and on-call participation, including at least one weekend on-call shift per month plus assigned weeknight coverage.
Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of a formal training program at an AMA-approved school and meeting applicable state and/or federal certification requirements, or equivalent.
- One year of experience as a radiologic technologist in interventional radiology, vascular interventional surgery, cardiovascular radiology, or fluoroscopy procedures.
- ARRT certification (ARRT) required.
- Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit from the California Department of Public Health required.
- Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) credential from the California Department of Public Health required.
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals certification required.
- Venipuncture certification required.
- Ability to learn and adhere to department policies and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in a related field of study.
- ARRT Vascular Intervention certification (ARRT(VI)).
- Knowledge of and/or experience scrubbing in and working in a sterile environment.
Responsibilities
- Confirm patient information and physician orders; begin and end exams; complete exams and required information in RIS; code exams and billing details; depart patients in RIS when appropriate; and file paperwork.
- Maintain accurate records of supplies used in each procedure and assist with inventory management.
- Provide pre- and post-procedure education and reassurance to patients, including information about the procedure, timing, physician, contrast, positioning, instructions, and reporting.
- Communicate with patients and families in a supportive manner appropriate to the patient's age, culture, health, and comprehension while maintaining confidentiality.
- Apply appropriate imaging techniques and department protocols; position patients; correctly label and identify studies; use imaging equipment proficiently; and administer imaging agents according to protocol.
- Review advanced imaging such as CTA/MRA and assist with planning complex vascular interventions.
- Prepare the hybrid operating room advanced procedure suite and configure specialized and vendor-specific equipment.
- Utilize and deploy complex devices for vascular procedures.
- Maintain the sterile field during multi-access procedures.
- Assist with intra-procedure imaging techniques, including fusion imaging, IVUS, and roadmapping.
- Verify patient identification and pregnancy status and provide safe, efficient, therapeutic care.
- Assist physicians using sterile techniques and universal precautions; observe patients, report changes in status, and initiate appropriate action.
- Follow patient Advanced Directives and maintain patient confidentiality and professional communication.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment and radiation dosimetry badges, and comply with ALARA.
- Complete department-required competencies and training, including training on special procedures techniques and devices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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