Lithotripsy Tech

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

10d

About The Position

The Lithotripsy Tech performs complex and specialized imaging procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Urology Clinic Manager and Radiology General Imaging Supervisor/Manager. The intricacy of Lithotripsy and Urology procedures, along with the high level of internal and external interactions, requires technical expertise and the ability to concentrate in a complex environment while performing multiple functions. Job duties include monitoring patients, preparing rooms and trays for procedures, scrubbing in and assisting physicians with procedures and monitoring and operating a variety of imaging equipment. Exposure to blood, body and air borne pathogens is part of the daily work environment. The Lithotripsy Tech must utilize vast knowledge of inventory items and interventional procedures. In addition, incumbents will be directed as needed to participate in a range of activities which go beyond direct patient care including review of requests for adequate diagnostic information, supply and inventory management issues, charge entry to enhance revenue capture and assisting with research projects. The incumbent must be able to use the electronic medical record for documentation and charging. Working with ionizing radiation requires the Lithotripsy Specialist to have knowledge of radiation exposure limits and precautions. The incumbent must monitor their own exposure and provide adequate shielding to patients and their families and other hospital staff. The incumbent must also be able to provide patients with information on exposure doses for examinations performed within the section. The Lithotripsy Specialist is responsible for meeting the continuing education requirements and ongoing training associated with the position. The incumbent must remain current of new technology, research, and other medical advances and is responsible for training and evaluating new employees.

Requirements

1 year of clinical experience preferred.
Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
0-2 years work experience.
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

monitoring patients
preparing rooms and trays for procedures
scrubbing in and assisting physicians with procedures
monitoring and operating a variety of imaging equipment
review of requests for adequate diagnostic information
supply and inventory management issues
charge entry to enhance revenue capture
assisting with research projects
documentation and charging using the electronic medical record
monitor their own exposure and provide adequate shielding to patients and their families and other hospital staff
provide patients with information on exposure doses for examinations performed within the section
meeting the continuing education requirements and ongoing training associated with the position
training and evaluating new employees