Radiology Vascular/Interventional Tech - FT

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the OR Medical Director and/or OR Manager, incumbent performs a variety of invasive procedures, both diagnostic and therapeutic, by assisting the vascular surgeon physician during procedures. Must be able to perform independently and part of a progressive OR team to produce high quality images and excellent patient care. Participation in lean initiatives and other quality measures is required.

Under the supervision of the OR Medical Director and/or OR Director and the Radiology Director, incumbent performs a variety of invasive procedures and assists the OR Interventionist with invasive procedures using advanced sterile scrub technique. This position requires independent judgment and initiative in utilization of advanced computerized angiographic equipment to create high quality diagnostic images. Extensive communication with physician is required. Demanding On-call duty is required for the care of emergent patients requiring services of the OR vascular team and/or CVOR. This position requires knowledge to use multiple different types of radiographic equipment, advanced imaging digital angiographic and OR CT. The vascular interventional technologist is expected to use skills to promote excellent patient care and quality outcomes by participation in lean measures and a host of other quality measures.

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual 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 or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARRT approved radiologic technology program.
• Compliant with all continuing education mandates.
• Prior experience in OR Vascular Radiology or an intensive on-the-job training session is required before taking call.
• Hospital clinical experience.
• Advanced computer skills.
• ARRT (R) certified.
• BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.

Nice To Haves

• BS Health Science related field
• EPIC EMR
• ARRT (VI) and/or (CT)
• ACLS certified

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of invasive procedures, both diagnostic and therapeutic, by assisting the vascular surgeon physician during procedures.
• Assists the OR Interventionist with invasive procedures using advanced sterile scrub technique.
• Utilizes advanced computerized angiographic equipment to create high quality diagnostic images.
• Participates in lean initiatives and other quality measures.
• Performs on-call duty for emergent patients requiring services of the OR vascular team and/or CVOR.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

What This Job Offers

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