Special Procedures Technologist , Full Time

Trinity Health • Laud By Sea, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

IR Techs use fluoroscopy (essentially real-time X-ray), specialized wires, stents and other tools to visualize the patient's condition in real time and also change what they see What you will do: Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the radiographic / digital imaging equipment and table positioning as appropriate for safe patient care. Demonstrates ability to acquire images and send images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Demonstrates ability to communicate verbally and in written form (e.g. sticky notes) clearly and effectively with other members of the team. Transports patients to and from procedural area, admitting and recovery area, and other areas within the hospital as needed. Assists with patient transfer to and from procedure table and stretcher. Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with the physician operator throughout procedures to facilitate patient safety, diagnosis, and treatment. Demonstrates willingness to learn new procedures and coordinates in-service/education for other associates, as needed. Administers contrast media under the direction of a physician. Recognizes signs of a contrast reaction and responds appropriately with corrective action. Systematically reviews history and physical, lab values, prior imaging, and correlates invasive procedure protocol with patient's physiological status. Communicates findings to physician operator and fellow team members.

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved Diagnostic Radiology program.
• Basic Life Support ( BLS) certification required.
• Able to respond on-site within 30 minutes when participating in the on-call rotation.
• Florida Licensed Radiologic Technologist, Radiography credentialing thru American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R) (ARRT).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the radiographic / digital imaging equipment and table positioning as appropriate for safe patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to acquire images and send images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Demonstrates ability to communicate verbally and in written form (e.g. sticky notes) clearly and effectively with other members of the team.
• Transports patients to and from procedural area, admitting and recovery area, and other areas within the hospital as needed.
• Assists with patient transfer to and from procedure table and stretcher.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with the physician operator throughout procedures to facilitate patient safety, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn new procedures and coordinates in-service/education for other associates, as needed.
• Administers contrast media under the direction of a physician.
• Recognizes signs of a contrast reaction and responds appropriately with corrective action.
• Systematically reviews history and physical, lab values, prior imaging, and correlates invasive procedure protocol with patient's physiological status.
• Communicates findings to physician operator and fellow team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees