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Special Procedures Tech 1 (Radiology Technologist)

Cape Cod Healthcare

#PACS #Scrubbing #Circulating #Interventional Procedures #Contrast Media #Diagnostic Procedures #ACLS #BLS #Radiology Technologist

Quick overview

The role involves assisting in all aspects of invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring hemodynamics, and operating radiology equipment for diagnostic and interventional studies. Responsibilities also include patient care, ensuring radiation safety, maintaining sterile environments, and assisting physicians with various procedures like AAA repair.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program, registered by the ARRT, and licensed by the State of Massachusetts, holding current BLS certification. Minimum experience required is two years post-technical school radiology experience or six months as a Special Procedures Technologist, with ACLS/IABP required within six months.

high schoolprofessional certificateMonitoringEquipment MaintenanceDiagnostic ProceduresPatient PositioningContrast Media AdministrationRadiation ProtectionScrubbingInterventional ProceduresCirculatingHemodynamic ParametersRadiology Equipment OperationPACS SystemSterile Tray SetupVascular Surgery AssistanceHospital Information System UtilizationHemodynamic Monitoring Software

Job description

Sign-On Bonus Eligible!
Assist in all aspects of invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring and recording hemodynamic parameters in accordance to policy and procedure.
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Assists in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Operates all equipment/devices as appropriate including but not limited to: · Radiology equipment. · Transfer images to the PACS system and check image quality and proper identification.
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Positions patient on examination table and adjusts immobilization devices as required to obtain optimum views of specified area of the body requested by physician as determined by department policy and procedure.
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Receive and review requests for interventional studies.
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Transfers patients onto medical equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
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Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures to insure safety and comfort while preparing for and while undergoing interventional procedures.
Provide explanation of procedures and answer pertinent questions of patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
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Applies principles of radiographic protection using beam restriction devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
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Sets up sterile tray, cleans and disposes after procedure.
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Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity.
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Assist Physician with administration of contrast media and with arterial, venous and percutaneous procedures.
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Participates in activities which promote professional self-growth and development; meeting minimum requirements for continuing education as directed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Massachusetts Radiation Control Program.
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Assists in maintaining inventory for department.
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Responsible for routine daily checklists and reporting of any equipment that is not in proper working order.
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Assist and scrub with Vascular Surgeons/Interventional Radiologists in high pressure ruptured AAA/routine AAA and peripheral by-pass/interventional procedures in the operating room.

Special Procedures Tech 1 (Radiology Technologist)

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