Special Procedures Technologist

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

252d

About The Position

The Special Procedures Technologist demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the radiographic / digital imaging equipment and table positioning as appropriate for safe patient care. This role involves assisting physicians as scrub/circulator for Interventional Radiology procedures, including but not limited to arteriograms for cerebral, renal, mesenteric, pelvic and extremity circulation, possible angioplasty/stent placement/thrombolytic therapy/embolization, percutaneous gastrostomy tube procedures, percutaneous nephrostomy and urologic stenting procedures, venous access procedures, venography of the extremities, inferior and superior vena cava, possible angioplasty/stent placement/filter placement/thrombolytic therapy, percutaneous cholangiogram, possible balloon dilation/stent placement/drainage catheter placement/stone extraction, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, and endovascular repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms. The technologist is expected to adapt to new technologies and protocols.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved RCIS, RCES or Diagnostic Radiology Program.
• FL Radiology License.
• ARRT Certification in CV, CI or VI.
• Able to perform and scrub on all IVR procedures.
• Able to work flexible weekday hours and do on-call weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the radiographic / digital imaging equipment and table positioning as appropriate for safe patient care.
• Assists physicians as scrub/circulator for Interventional Radiology procedures.
• Acquires images and sends images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Understands Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding and entry of procedural charges in electronic medical record.
• Communicates verbally and in written form 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree