Relief Special Procedures Technician II

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

2d•$82 - $93•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Procedures Technologist Level II (SPT II) independently provides knowledge and competence in radiologic technology, imaging, devices, and provides scrub assistance for one of the following specialty areas: Pediatric Interventional (Body, Neuro, Pain), Pediatric Cardiac Cath or Electrophysiologic Procedures. May serve as a preceptor for Special Procedures Technologists in training.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiological Technology school.
Minimum One (1) to three (3) years of Specialty (IR, Cath, or EP experience).
BLS (Basic Life Support).
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) within six (6) months of hire.
RTF (California State Fluoroscopic Permit), new hires without certification are required to obtain certification within three (3) months of hiring date, written exceptions will be considered in 30-day increments at the discretion of the Director.
CRT (Certified by the State of California Department of Health Services in Diagnostic Radiology)
ARRT RTR (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification Reg. Tech-Radiography)
Intermediate understanding of principles of radiation in relation to imaging techniques.
Intermediate understanding of most supplies for procedures trained in and proper usage.
Intermediate Understanding of the safety requirements of the basic procedures. Learning the safety requirement of more complex procedures.
Intermediate understanding of the anatomy and physiology in relation to the procedures performed.
Intermediate understanding of procedure indications, disease processes involved and treatment options.
Demonstrate intermediate communications skills
Ability to explain a basic procedure to the appropriate audience.
Ability and knowledge to assess the specific age needs of the patients.
Need to confirm procedure assessment with more experienced Tech.
With coaching, start to build a trusting and collaborative relationships with colleagues and patients.
Exemplifies the principles of PCARES to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Sectra PACS (IR Only), Merge-Cardiovascular PACS (Cath/EP only), Epic, ARC Helios Supply System, and iRcoder.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly assists the physician(s) during Pediatric Interventional Radiology (Body/Neuro/Pain), Electrophysiology and/or Pediatric Interventional Cardiology diagnostic or therapeutic imaging procedures.
Functions as an informational resource to others regarding equipment and procedures.
Operates fixed and mobile angiographic equipment including x-ray system controls, diagnostic and digital image archival and power injectors.
Performs required quality control procedures on equipment and initiates repair as necessary to maintain safe usage.
Provides scrub assistance during procedures.
Provide aid during intervention cases. (Ex. Prepping balloon, stent deployment, valve crimping and other tasks.)
Sets modality parameters on fixed and mobile angiography equipment.
Enters data such as patient demographics in imaging equipment.
Correctly archives images in Cardiac PACS and Radiology PACS
Operates and trouble-shoots ancillary equipment. General understanding of needed supplies, measurement, archival.
Provides intermediate understanding on ancillary and Cath Angio equipment (Angio Jet, Volcano, U/S, IVUS) used in services.
Performs routine cleaning of procedural area and equipment.
Utilizes time efficiently, able to prioritize work, asks for reassignment when free.
Stock assigned room with appropriate supplies needed for procedures.
Provides intermediate knowledge on service specific supplies (wire, sheaths and catheters).
Provides intermediate knowledge on sterile technique.
Precept in services that have been signed off.
Verifies & completes all documentation to include EPIC and Inventory systems.