Radiology / Cardiology - Interventional Radiology

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Schedule Notes: Please submit candidates at the needed to place candidate.

Required

-N/A Preferred

-N/A Required Certifications

-ARRT R - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. -BCLS - Basic Life Support. Preferred Certifications

-Vascular/Interventional Radiography Certification. -Relevant State Licensure and/or Certifications.

• One 1 to Two 2 years of vascular or interventional experience.
• Recognizes emergent patient situations and responds appropriately.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other caregivers and patients.
• Demonstrates understanding of anatomy anatomic terminology and positioning competency.
• Knowledge and adherence to infection control and sterile techniques.
• Demonstrates knowledge in patient education.
• Demonstrates competency in patient care.
• Demonstrates competency in patient identification protocols.
• Demonstrates experience in radiography.
• Demonstrates experience in operating imaging equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Demonstrates experience in vascular procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to provide life support in emergency situations.
• Demonstrates proper use of body mechanics during procedures.
• Demonstrates experience in performing angiography procedures.

Preferred Skills

-One 1 to Two 2 years of Angio/Interventional experience. --Radiation Badge Requirement:

• A personal radiation monitoring badge dosimeter is required for this assignment.
• To maintain an accurate and continuous exposure record providers are encouraged to use an existing badge from a previous employer or assignment when available.
• If a new badge is issued prior exposure history will not be reflected. Certificates and Licenses: Description:

-Responsible for completing Angiography procedures scrubbing setting techniques and taking images.

• Maintains up-to-date licensure and certifications required for the position.
• Provides procedural assistance as a circulating tech scrub tech or monitoring tech according to Angio lab policies and procedures and Scope of Practice documents.
• Understands and operates IR equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure that quality images are produced.
• Ensures proper patient identification order verification and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment for patients and staff.
• Develops specific knowledge about invasive diagnostic and interventional supplies appropriate indications and applications and proper use and deployment techniques.
• Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity coding and charging guidelines obtaining necessary consents maintaining applicable QC programs and reporting any equipment failures or problems.
• Provides appropriate patient education ensures patient comfort and addresses patient and/or family concerns.
• Keeps accurate records of patient information procedures performed and any adverse reactions or incidents.
• Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following the procedure.
• At the end of the procedure sutures the sheath in place or removes the sheath and applies pressure to obtain hemostasis.
• Maintains work area and stocks needed supplies.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Assists with SIRT Mapping/Treatments.
• Assists with Embolizations.
• Assists with Neph Tube Placements.
• Assists with Biliary Tube Placements.
• Assists with CT guided procedures including drains biopsies and ablations.
• Performs Neuro-IR Stroke and Diagnostic procedures.

Please submit candidates at the needed to place candidate. Weekends Required: On Call Required: Interview Type: Process Level Department Description: N/A