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This specialty certified technologist assists in the performance of diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic radiologic and ultrasonic guided imaging procedures. This technologist is highly trained in working in surgical type work environments and is specifically trained to work in a sterile field.
Job Responsibility:
Must maintain competence in assisting during physician supervised procedures with proper sterile preparation of patient access areas, procedure trays and miscellaneous supplies and devices used during the procedure
accountable for ensuring the proper documentation of the use of contrast material and ensuring there is appropriate documentation related to patient charges
must maintain professional, clinical, and technical competency to perform radiologic diagnostic imaging procedures incorporating access techniques developed for specific vascular (arterial and venous), spinal, neurological and general chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremity locations
responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by the supervisor, nurse manager or director
follows all organizational policies in regard to confidentiality, HIPPA and maintaining a safe and protected work environment
responsible for reporting any action that is detrimental to co-workers, patients, physicians and this organization
responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Rooms and equipment should be properly cleaned prior to each procedure
Organizational policies for infection reduction are to be closely followed and maintained
personally responsible for maintaining required state and national licensure as a technologist, certification for life support response and IV competence
required to be able to understand and utilize the inventory tracking system and be able to order supplies when the opportunity presents
responsible for maintaining proper radiation protection (apron, thyroid, glasses) and ensuring that personal radiation monitoring device is worn appropriately at all times during procedures
participates with patient safety by participating in “time out” procedures, post procedure “huddles” and abiding by the organizational policies and guidelines related to Culture of Safety
position does require participating in regular on-call responsibilities and is frequently required to stay and work overtime to provide coverage to complete patient care needs
will participate in the training process developed for technologist preceptorship and provide assistance to Radiology residents as requested
must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
Requirements:
High School Graduate
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 1 Year
Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA)
Nice to have:
Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology
Associates Degree Cardiovascular Technology
Associates Degree Vascular Technology
Associates Degree Healthcare Related Field
Bachelors Degree Healthcare Related Field
1 or more years Previous Experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or Electrophysiology Lab