Radiology Technologist (Cath Lab_IR)

UMC Health System

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Primarily responsible for preparing patients for catheterization procedures and directly assisting the attending physicians during procedures. Will be responsible for patient hemodynamic monitoring, recording, and report generating when not scrubbed into a procedure. Perform a variety of technical and diagnostic procedures. Assists in the care and stocking of instruments, equipment, and supplies. Assists in the transportation of patients and with housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness of the department. Must comply with hospital and department policies and procedures and work with supervisors to meet DNV, JCAHO and hospital standards. This position may have scribing responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
+2 years of experience General Radiologic practice.
Current Texas Medical Board MRT License certification.
BLS within 30 days of hire into the role.
Ability to perform portable and/or surgical procedures, fluoroscopic, and EC procedures, including general and trauma radiography.
Organized and strong attention to detail.
Apt to understand the need for urgency.
Able to work under stressful situations.
Demonstrates technical competency, policy and procedure compliance, and organizational behavior.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships and communicate effectively with all hospital and medical team members.

Responsibilities

Functions independently in Cath Lab; Perform Routine or Trauma Radiologic Tests and use Radiologic Imaging skills to treat patients.
Gather and exchange patient information with nursing and physicians ensuring proper identification, patient history, and reason for exam is accurately acknowledged.
Correctly set-up and use all Diagnostic Equipment in each room and each rotation, after proper in-servicing and a suitable amount of time to get acquainted with the technical factors.
Correctly and efficiently set up Exam and/or OR rooms for Fluoroscopic exams, including, equipment, scrub tables, Contrast, Supplies, etc.
Operate and maintain highly specialized medical imaging equipment and other accessory equipment; Notify Lead Tech and/or Supervisor of issues with malfunctioning or unsafe to use.
Maintain order and cleanliness in patient and surgical rooms to prevent cross contamination.
Maintains inventory supplies, coordinates student/patient room assignments.
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures, preparing for procedures, and identifying supplies and equipment needed for procedures.
Performs proper scrub and draping techniques.
Is attentive and anticipates needs of the physician for instruments, catheters, wires and other supplies according to technique, procedure, and special requirements.
Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control and Universal Precautions for proper handling of blood and bodily fluids.
Performs proper instrument, sponge, and sharps counts, and reports discrepancies accordingly.
Maintains aseptic, sterile environment on procedure drape and back table.
Competent in clinical and technical skills specific to the Cardiac Cath Lab.
Observes assigned work hours, is readily available when “On-Call” and respects and abides by hospital policy on attendance and tardiness.
Performs and maintains correct patient ECG lead placement during cases.
Properly performs hemodynamic pressure monitoring, recording, and data collection in an accurate and timely manner.
Assists in maintaining proper function of the hemodynamic equipment and reports any malfunctions.
Performs other duties as assigned.