Special Procedures Technologist - Radiology

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Able to perform all angiographic and interventional procedures. Able to perform all radiographic procedures. At least two years' experience in general radiography and six months of special procedures is preferred. This role is for an Employee, Regular, within the ORBG - IR Special Procedures cost center. The pay rate is hourly, with a pay grade of Health-28. The scheduled weekly hours are 40.

Requirements

Associates Degree from an AMA approved school of radiological technology.
Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists, Cardio- Interventional Vascular Registry (CIVR) or Cardio-Interventional Vascular Therapy (CIVT).
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Nice To Haves

At least two years' experience in general radiography and six months of special procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

Must be able to perform all special procedures to an acceptable level to the radiologist.
Operating angiography equipment, contract injections, proper use of stints, catheters, and guide wires.
Properly documents all patient history, impressions and other information, properly labels films and other patient records.
Insures patient comfort with the use of all accessories including management of IV pumps and supplies.
Insures that the patients are aware of your concern for them through proper communication and emphasis on patient comfort needs.
Performs general radiography exams including pacemakers and operating room procedures.
Maintains supplies and equipment to a level that insures the best possible patient care, safety and convenience.
Performs other miscellaneous duties as required.