Special Procedures Technician I, II & III

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting in all aspects of invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring, and recording hemodynamic parameters. The technician will operate radiologic and interventional equipment, ensuring optimal image quality and patient safety. Responsibilities include preparing, positioning, and transferring patients, providing patient education, and applying radiation safety principles. The role also requires assisting with room/tray setup, coordinating workflow, administering contrast media, and participating in ongoing education and quality improvement initiatives. Maintaining and cleaning equipment, assisting with inventory, and performing daily checklists are also key duties. This position requires on-call availability for off-shifts, weekends, and holidays, and consistently providing service excellence.

Requirements

Must read, write and communicate in English.
High school graduate or GED.
Graduate of a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Currently licensed as a Radiologic Technologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (RLT).
Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS).
For Tech I: Minimum of two (2) years post-technical school radiology work experience OR Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Special Procedures Technologist.
For Tech I: Successful completion of on-the-job training within six (6) months of hire OR Six (6) months’ recent experience (within the past two (2) years) as a Special Procedures Technologist.
For Tech I: CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam (successfully pass).
For Tech I: Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (obtained within six (6) months of employment) (ACLS).
For Tech I: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (obtained within six (6) months of employment) (IABP).
For Tech II: All qualifications of Tech I, plus one of the following: (RCIS) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification, (CI) Cardiac Interventional certification, (VI) Vascular Interventional certification, or (RCES) Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist.
For Tech III: All qualifications of Tech I, plus one of the following: (RCIS) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification, (CI) Cardiac Interventional certification, or (RCES) Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist.
For Tech III: Must hold (VI) Vascular Interventional certification.

Nice To Haves

Having an older combined Cardiovascular-Interventional (CV) credential serves the same clinical function as holding both Cardiac Interventional (CI) and Vascular Interventional (VI) certifications.

Responsibilities

Assist in all aspects of invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring and recording hemodynamic parameters in accordance with policies and procedures.
Assists in diagnostic and interventional procedures, operates radiologic and interventional equipment ensuring optimal image quality and patient safety.
Acquire, process and transfer images to the PACS system.
Document all supplies, implants and other regulatory components pertaining to the exam.
Prepares, positions, transfers and assists patients during procedures to ensure safety, comfort, and optimal imaging outcomes.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding and working knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, radiation safety, interventional supplies and equipment operation.
Provide patient education appropriate to the procedure.
Applies radiation safety principles, including shielding, exposure minimization, and proper use of protective equipment for patients and staff.
Assists in room/table/sterile-tray set-up and turnover.
Coordinates workflow to support efficiency of patient care and procedure.
Assist Physician with administration of contrast media with arterial, venous and percutaneous procedures.
Participates in ongoing education and competencies to maintain required certifications and clinical skills as directed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Massachusetts Radiation Control Program.
Assists in maintaining inventory for department.
Responsible for daily checklists, equipment safety checks/inspections, preventative maintenance, and reporting of any equipment malfunctions.
Assist and scrub with Vascular Surgeons/Interventional Radiologists in the operating room as needed.
Demonstrates proficiency in computerized informatics (information system).
Maintains and cleans interventional equipment.
Participates in departmental training and Quality/Process Improvement (QI, PI) initiatives.
Use of lead apron required.
On-call required for off-shifts, weekends and holidays.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned or requested.