Special Procedures Technologist I - Weekend Program

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It provides care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The system services nearly 6 million patients, is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as its academic core, and is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. The Special Procedures Technologist I performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional and angiographic procedures under the direction of a physician. This includes explaining procedures to patients, prepping them, obtaining necessary medications or contrast materials, circulating during procedures to ensure patient comfort, providing supplies, removing catheters/sheaths, and providing report information to nursing units. The role also involves accurately recording hemodynamic reports, contrast media records, and charges, and communicating equipment malfunctions for repairs.

Requirements

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology or RCIS graduate from a Cardiovascular Interventional Training Program.
ARRT certification in Radiology or RCIS registry required.
BLS required.
Must meet all required elements of competency checklist for level.

Nice To Haves

ACLS preferred.
1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional and angiographic procedures under the direction of a physician.
Explains the procedure to the patient and preps the patient for the procedure.
Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
Circulates during the procedure and maintains responsibility for patient comfort.
Provides supplies necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
Removes catheters/sheaths and applies direct pressure or clamp as appropriate.
Provides necessary report information to the holding area or nursing unit as needed.
Records and processes hemodynamic reports, contrast media records and charges promptly and accurately.
Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program