Special Procedures Technologist - Dayshift 8:30a-5p

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Procedures Technologist performs invasive procedures partnered with the interventional radiologist. Responsible for patient assessment, education pre and post procedure, and safe care and monitoring of patient during the procedure. Responsible for safe administration of radiation, contrast dosing and image processing. The responsibilities will include, but not limited to, maintaining and operating the specialized vascular C-arm equipment to capture the correct area and produce clear images, applying and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of radiation protection and safety practices, maintaining regulatory required documentation during/after the procedure, and helping to prepare and position the patient for procedures.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology
minimum 1 year of experience in interventional radiology preferred and /or graduate of an advanced IR program
Must be able to produce very high quality special imaging with little supervision
Must be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment
Must be familiar with age specific criteria
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
licensed by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent)
Proactively maintains and renews ARRT, state license, BLS, PPD, respirator fit test, and POC training
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Responsibilities

performing invasive procedures partnered with the interventional radiologist
patient assessment
education pre and post procedure
safe care and monitoring of patient during the procedure
safe administration of radiation, contrast dosing and image processing
maintaining and operating the specialized vascular C-arm equipment to capture the correct area and produce clear images
applying and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of radiation protection and safety practices
maintaining regulatory required documentation during/after the procedure
helping to prepare and position the patient for procedures