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Special Procedures Tech 1 (Radiology Technologist)

Cape Cod Healthcare

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

Quick overview

This role involves assisting in all aspects of invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring hemodynamics, and operating radiology equipment for diagnostic and interventional studies. The technologist is also responsible for patient care, safety, and maintaining departmental inventory and equipment readiness.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program, registered by the ARRT, and licensed by the State of Massachusetts, requiring a minimum of two years post-technical school radiology experience or one year as a special procedures technologist. Current BLS certification is required, with ACLS and IABP required within six months of employment.

high schoolprofessional certificateEquipment MaintenanceDiagnostic ProceduresPatient PositioningContrast Media AdministrationRadiation ProtectionSterile TechniqueHemodynamic MonitoringScrubbingInterventional ProceduresCirculatingRadiology Equipment OperationPACS SystemVascular Surgery AssistanceHospital Information System UtilizationHemodynamic Monitoring SoftwareInterventional Radiology Assistance

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.
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.
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.
Receive and review requests for interventional studies.
Transfers patients onto medical equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
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.
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.
Sets up sterile tray, cleans and disposes after procedure.
Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity.
Assist Physician with administration of contrast media and with arterial, venous and percutaneous procedures.
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.
Assists in maintaining inventory for department.
Responsible for routine daily checklists and reporting of any equipment that is not in proper working order.
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.
Utilizes hospital information system, hemodynamic monitoring software and PACS system software.

Special Procedures Tech 1 (Radiology Technologist)

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