Special Procedures Tech 1 (Radiology Technologist)

Cape Cod Healthcare • Hyannis, MA

3h

About The Position

Assist in all aspects of invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring and recording hemodynamic parameters in accordance to policy and procedure.
2. Assists in diagnostic and interventional procedures. Operates all equipment/devices as appropriate including but not limited to:
· Radiology equipment.
· Transfer images to the PACS system and check image quality and proper identification.
3. Positions patient on examination table and adjusts immobilization devices as required to obtain optimum views of specified area of the body requested by physician as determined by department policy and procedure.
4. Receive and review requests for interventional studies.
5. Transfers patients onto medical equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
6. Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures to insure safety and comfort while preparing for and while undergoing interventional procedures. Provide explanation of procedures and answer pertinent questions of patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
7. Applies principles of radiographic protection using beam restriction devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
8. Sets up sterile tray, cleans and disposes after procedure.
9. Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity.
10. Assist Physician with administration of contrast media and with arterial, venous and percutaneous procedures.
11. Participates in activities which promote professional self-growth and development; meeting minimum requirements for continuing education as directed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Massachusetts Radiation Control Program.
12. Assists in maintaining inventory for department.
13. Responsible for routine daily checklists and reporting of any equipment that is not in proper working order.
14. Assist and scrub with Vascular Surgeons/Interventional Radiologists in high pressure ruptured AAA/routine AAA and peripheral by-pass/interventional procedures in the operating room.
15. Utilizes hospital information system, hemodynamic monitoring software and PACS system software.
16. Responsible for preventative maintenance of interventional equipment.
· Cleans interventional equipment.
· Performs routine safety checks and inspections of equipment to ensure these are current, in good order and ready for use.
17. Performs all aspects of Electrophysiology (applies to EP Tech only job code 8152 & 8153)
18. Keeps current of new developments in EP (applies to EP Tech only job code 8152 & 8153)
19. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
20. Performs other work-related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years post technical school radiology experience (Bidders with two (2) years post technical school, radiology experience will be required to successfully complete on the job training within six (6) months) or six (6) months recent experience (within the past two (2) years) as a Special Procedures Technologist.
• Graduate of a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Registered by the ARRT.
• Licensed by the State of Massachusetts as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS and IABP required within six (6) months of employment.
• Successful passage of Basic Arrhythmia Challenge Exam or Basic Arrhythmia course within twelve (12) months of accepting the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring and recording hemodynamic parameters in accordance to policy and procedure.
• Assists in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Operates all equipment/devices as appropriate including but not limited to Radiology equipment.
• Transfer images to the PACS system and check image quality and proper identification.
• Positions patient on examination table and adjusts immobilization devices as required to obtain optimum views of specified area of the body requested by physician as determined by department policy and procedure.
• Receive and review requests for interventional studies.
• Transfers patients onto medical equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
• Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures to insure safety and comfort while preparing for and while undergoing interventional procedures.
• Provide explanation of procedures and answer pertinent questions of patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Applies principles of radiographic protection using beam restriction devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Sets up sterile tray, cleans and disposes after procedure.
• Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity.
• Assist Physician with administration of contrast media and with arterial, venous and percutaneous procedures.
• Participates in activities which promote professional self-growth and development; meeting minimum requirements for continuing education as directed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Massachusetts Radiation Control Program.
• Assists in maintaining inventory for department.
• Responsible for routine daily checklists and reporting of any equipment that is not in proper working order.
• Assist and scrub with Vascular Surgeons/Interventional Radiologists in high pressure ruptured AAA/routine AAA and peripheral by-pass/interventional procedures in the operating room.
• Utilizes hospital information system, hemodynamic monitoring software and PACS system software.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of interventional equipment.
• Cleans interventional equipment.
• Performs routine safety checks and inspections of equipment to ensure these are current, in good order and ready for use.
• Performs all aspects of Electrophysiology (applies to EP Tech only job code 8152 & 8153)
• Keeps current of new developments in EP (applies to EP Tech only job code 8152 & 8153)
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus Eligible!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED