Special Procedures Technician - Full Time - Brunswick

SGHS•Brunswick, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care, ensures high quality patient care from self, and conducts self in a professional & respectful manor with all others at all times leading by example while making good use to time to meet the business need for SGHS. Ability to perform accurate total body Special Procedures according to protocol as ordered by a qualified medical provider and will consult with Radiologists for any contraindication(s) in the best interest of the patient. Ensure patient satisfaction by being compassionate in explaining the procedure to the patient and answer questions so he / she understands what to expect before and after the procedure. Responsible for contacting the ordering provider to obtain new orders in the event of an error / discrepancy to avoid delays in patient care. Responsible for the safe operation of radiology equipment, power injector for contrast administration, and any other equipment / positioning aids utilized to complete invasive procedures safely and successfully. Responsible for obtaining accurate medical histories, completing safety documents & consents with signatures, and ensuring accuracy of Special Procedure orders correlating with medical history, anatomy, and indications depicting medical necessity. Complies with all regulatory standards pertaining to radiation safety / protection including contrast media utilization and patient privacy (HIPAA). Responsible for completing the required annual education & competencies on time. Maintain skill set necessary to complete invasive procedures accurately with high quality imaging including the appropriate procedure / supply charges required for billing purposes. Coordinates patient transportation to the department as necessary and ensures the availability of applicable support personnel (nursing, respiratory, physician, etc.) in effort to avoid delays. Responsible for reporting equipment issues to Lead Tech, Manager, and/or Director to maintain a safe working environment and minimize downtime.

Requirements

Ability to perform accurate total body Special Procedures according to protocol.
Ability to consult with Radiologists.
Ability to explain procedures and answer patient questions.
Ability to contact ordering providers for new orders.
Ability to safely operate radiology equipment, power injector, and other equipment.
Ability to obtain accurate medical histories.
Ability to complete safety documents & consents.
Ability to ensure accuracy of Special Procedure orders.
Knowledge of regulatory standards for radiation safety, contrast media utilization, and patient privacy (HIPAA).
Ability to complete required annual education & competencies.
Skill set to complete invasive procedures accurately with high-quality imaging.
Knowledge of appropriate procedure/supply charges for billing.
Ability to coordinate patient transportation and support personnel.
Ability to report equipment issues.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate total body Special Procedures according to protocol.
Consult with Radiologists for any contraindications.
Ensure patient satisfaction by explaining procedures and answering questions.
Contact ordering provider to obtain new orders in case of errors or discrepancies.
Safely operate radiology equipment, power injector for contrast administration, and other necessary equipment.
Obtain accurate medical histories, complete safety documents & consents.
Ensure accuracy of Special Procedure orders correlating with medical history, anatomy, and indications.
Comply with regulatory standards for radiation safety, contrast media utilization, and patient privacy (HIPAA).
Complete required annual education & competencies on time.
Maintain skill set for accurate invasive procedures with high-quality imaging.
Ensure appropriate procedure/supply charges for billing.
Coordinate patient transportation and ensure availability of support personnel.
Report equipment issues to Lead Tech, Manager, and/or Director.