Special Procedures Technologist- Radiology Technologist (Sign on Bonus Included)

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Neuro Endovascular Invasive Specialist I (NEIS I) reports to the operations Coordinator (Outpatient Clinic Manager) and the Nurse Manager of the Neuroscience Service Line. Under limited supervision, the NEIS I assists physicians in diagnosing and treating Neuro Endovascular disease in an invasive procedure arena specializing in the care of patients undergoing basic diagnostic and interventional procedures. This role involves appropriately positioning patients, prepping access sites, participating in time-outs, and performing patient safety checklists. The NEIS I must identify changes in patient condition, adjust workflow as needed, and perform patient care procedures requiring additional skill and training, anticipating physician needs for supplies and equipment. Patient education regarding procedure expectations, limitations, and restrictions is also a key responsibility, along with providing patient transportation to and from the procedural room. The role also includes participating in shared decision-making, problem-solving, supporting change, and contributing to performance improvement/research activities. Additionally, the NEIS I assists in teaching patient care procedures, orients and trains new staff and students, and facilitates a positive learning environment. The technologist performs routine diagnostic radiographs and minor interventional procedures under supervision, while more complex procedures are handled by Radiologic Technologists III.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology
A minimum of one year work experience in neuro endovascular invasive technology.
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

Appropriately position patient for the procedure and prep access site according to standard practice.
Participate in time-out utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.
Perform patient safety checklist prior to the case.
Demonstrate knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
Identify changes in patient condition and notify appropriate resources.
Appropriately adjust work flow as indicated by case needs.
Perform patient care procedures that require additional skill and training with competency such anticipate the needs of the physicians having supplies and necessary equipment available without leaving procedure suite.
Educate the patient of procedure expectations before, during, and after the procedure.
Instruct the patient of post-procedural limitations and restrictions.
Provide transportation of the patient to and from the procedural room.
Participate in shared decision making and problem solving to promote effective collaboration with interdisciplinary partners.
Support change and offer suggestions that are cognizant of the departmental budget.
Participate with Performance Improvement/research activities designed to improve patient care, and/or organizational processes.
Provide recommendations to improve patient care and contribute to overall unit functions.
Assists in teaching patient care procedures to other staff, students and other team members as appropriate.
Orients and trains new staff and student(s) in assigned areas.
Provides timely written and verbal feedback students.
Facilitates a positive learning environment for student(s) and provides individualized teaching instructions as appropriate.
Perform routine diagnostic radiographs and are responsible for performing minor interventional procedures under the supervision of a radiologist and/or licensed fluoroscopic supervisor.