Special Procedures Tech OR (Per Diem)

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

About The Position

The Special Procedures Tech assists with diagnostic and interventional procedures in the operating room, including vascular and peripheral procedures. The role operates radiology equipment and related software, supports physicians during procedures, and helps ensure patient safety, comfort, and quality imaging. The position also includes equipment checks, cleaning, maintenance, and image transfer and verification through PACS.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Graduate of a JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
ARRT certification as a Radiologic Technologist and licensure with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Minimum of one year of post-technical-school radiology experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in diagnostic and interventional procedures, including procedures with Vascular Surgeons and Interventional Radiologists, such as ruptured or routine AAA and peripheral bypass/interventional procedures in the operating room.
Operate radiology equipment, devices, computer software, and hospital systems.
Receive and review requests for interventional exams.
Transfer patients onto medical equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers; position patients and adjust immobilization devices as directed to obtain appropriate views.
Attend to patients’ physical and psychological needs, promote safety and comfort, explain procedures, and answer relevant questions to reduce anxiety and gain cooperation.
Apply radiographic protection principles, including beam restriction, patient shielding, and appropriate exposure factors, to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity.
Assist physicians with contrast media administration and arterial, venous, and percutaneous procedures.
Participate in professional development and meet continuing education requirements directed by ARRT and the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program.
Complete routine daily checklists and report equipment that is not working properly.
Use hospital system software and PACS; transfer images to PACS and check image quality and patient identification.
Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, routine safety checks, and inspections of interventional equipment.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Consistently provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers in accordance with Cape Cod Hospital’s CARES values: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service.