IR Technologist - Vascular - Operating Room

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The IR (Interventional Radiology) Technologist - Vascular assists in performing diagnostic angiographic procedures as well as complex vascular interventional surgeries in the operating room setting, such as: arteriography, venography, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, stent placement, vascular embolization, mechanical thrombectomy, athrectomy, aortic aneurysm repair and all other endovascular procedures. Responsible for obtaining all equipment needed for a procedure, positioning and imaging patients, resolving equipment issues, and demonstrating knowledge of human anatomy, radiation safety, interventional supplies and equipment operation.

Requirements

• Graduate of a 2 year AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (R)
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (VI) in Vascular-Interventional Radiology or registration obtained within two (2) years of transition into position
• Current South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) current license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing diagnostic angiographic procedures as well as complex vascular interventional surgeries in the operating room setting.
• Obtains all equipment needed for a procedure.
• Positions and images patients.
• Resolves equipment issues.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy, radiation safety, interventional supplies and equipment operation.
• Applies knowledge of the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others; wears a radiation dosimeter and protective lead as assigned while on duty.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy, positioning and radiographic techniques to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on fluoroscopy.
• Determines exposure factors to achieve optimum fluoroscopic technique with a minimum amount of radiation exposure to the patient.
• Assists vascular surgeons in performing invasive procedures to include but not limited to: arteriography, venography, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, stent placement, venous access, vascular embolization, mechanical thrombectomy, athrectomy, aortic aneurysm repair and all other vascular surgeries.
• Responsible for taking on call assignments on a rotational basis for all shifts as assigned.
• Operates all vascular interventional equipment.
• Practices proper sterile techniques in setting up procedural trays, opening of supplies and scrubbing for vascular interventional procedures.
• Assists the vascular surgeons in the use of guidewires, catheters and special equipment when performing invasive procedures while adhering to proper sterile technique.
• Assists with patient transport whenever necessary.
• Clocks in/out according to hospital policy and approves time in UKG at the end of pay period.
• Attends staff meetings as required and completes all mandatory education requirements.
• Serves on various committees and work teams as requested.
• Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient condition which results in patient harm.
• Adheres to policies of logging in/out of any information systems and maintains confidentiality of passwords, security codes and adheres and follows HIPAA guidelines.
• Serves and protects the hospital community by ensuring adherence to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements, and DNV.
• Helps evaluate any problem with equipment and have problems reported as needed for service.
• Demonstrates good public relations and service excellence at all times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, i.e. fire, disaster.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

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