Radiologic Tech - Electrophysiology

American Addiction Centers

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the Electrophysiology lab and does not involve crossover with the Cath lab or Interventional Radiology. The role requires proficiency in operating angiographic and ultrasound equipment for basic to advanced procedures on inpatients and outpatients. The technologist will assist with interventional and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant, serve as a resource to physicians on procedural equipment, monitor patients for life-threatening changes, and apply defibrillators and perform CPR when required. The role also involves identifying and processing images for diagnostic quality, comparing requisitions to physician orders, post-processing images, maintaining records, and entering patient and study information into the radiology information system. Additionally, the technologist will serve as a technical resource, role model, and preceptor for students and staff, collaborate with other departments for education, and perform patient positioning and transporting duties. The role requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care based on the principles of growth and development.

Requirements

Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin
Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.
Typically requires 2 years of experience in an Interventional Radiologic Technologist role.
Advanced knowledge in radiology positioning and techniques.
Advanced knowledge of basic radiation safety and aseptic techniques.
Advanced knowledge of anatomy that includes vascular and/or cerebral.
Advanced knowledge of physician protocols and ability to work effectively with diverse providers.
Advanced knowledge of embolic and thrombolytic materials, physiologic monitoring equipment, and surgical scrub technique to be able to assist the provider.
Proficiency in suturing vascular access sheaths.
Ability to work independently.
Intermediate computer skills.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
Must be able to: Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
Must be able to: Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
Must be able to: Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to: Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
Must be able to: Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Proficiently operates angiographic and ultrasound equipment used to perform basic to advanced procedures on inpatients and outpatients.
Performs and is proficient with all procedures if performed at assigned facility or by assigned specialty at ASLMC (neuroendovascular, interventional radiology or interventional cardiology), which includes carotid stenting, cerebral intervention including embolization, coiling/stenting, angiograms and/or vertebro, kyphoplasty, chemo therapy, thera sphere embolization, adrenal and petrosal sampling, cryo and Radio Frequency (RF) ablation, and/or aortic aneurysm repair, advanced imaging applications, and complex peripheral interventions.
Assists with interventional and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant with competent knowledge of equipment and equipment options, while working seamlessly with the attending and resident physicians.
Serves as a resource to physicians on procedural equipment options.
Monitors patients and alerts staff of life threatening changes in patient status.
Applies the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required.
Provides assistance with emergency procedures, responding quickly and effectively as they occur.
Identifies and processes images, assuring that images are of diagnostic quality.
Assists clinical engineering staff in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality.
Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy.
Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies, and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff.
Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.
Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures, and any other imaging department processes and procedures.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program