Special Procedures Tech - Minimally Invasive - Full Time

Valley Health System • Winchester, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs minimally invasive needle services in the Interventional Radiology Department for patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric. Other duties may include: COMPLIES WITH ESTABLISHED INSTITUTIONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES - Follows all VH personnel policies. Completes mandatory hospital and departmental education, maintains required professional certification and continuing education mandates as necessary, and ACLS. Supervises radiologic technology students during clinical rotations and orientation of new personnel. Notifies supervisor of malfunctioning equipment immediately. Orders supplies as depleted. Complies with all universal precautions and infection control guidelines. PERFORMS MINIMALLY INVASIVE NEEDLE SERVICES - Correctly makes modifications of preps, positioning and contrast media for patients of all ages including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Operates and positions imaging equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate, adapting as necessary for the age of the patient, practices radiation protection. Prepares procedure table, supplies, equipment and preps patients accurately utilizing sterile technique. Assists Nursing in assuming care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during the procedures, e.g. monitoring vital signs (before, during and after cases), minimizes patient discomfort. Assists physician in performing the minimally invasive procedure. Completes procedure record in EMR accurately. Reschedules patient accurately. Follows guidelines for universal precautions (infection control) 100% of the time. Uses available information systems technology - Accurately enters data into the EMR and Imaging Systems to capture patient visit and charge information, including recording exam time, resource usage, and supplies used; accurately modifying studies, as needed Uses the Imaging System to record accurate, high-quality studies by: Annotating the images, as needed Sending all the studies to Imaging System and the correct work list, if indicated Limiting the number of unnecessary unspecified exams

Requirements

• Completion of a radiologic technology is required
• ARRT(R) registry required with satisfactory completion of an AMA accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• (2) years experience as a Radiologic Technologist or (1) year as an RT is required
• ACLS Certified within one year of hire/transfer into position is required
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
• Meets all requirements of level IV Heart & Vascular Technician Clinical Ladder.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development.
• Competence in providing Angiographic/Interventional services for patients of all ages including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Nice To Haves

• ARRT registry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complies with established institutional and departmental policies
• Performs minimally invasive needle services
• Uses available information systems technology

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed