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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:
Participates in department performance improvement activities
Explains and prepares the patient for all procedures
Organizational policies for infection reduction are to be closely followed and maintained
Sets up equipment and room as needed for exam
Keep image quality and image parameters within the ACR guideline
Possesses and utilizes proper sterile technique and isolation procedures when appropriate
Maintain the department stock and order supplies if needed
Maintains 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
Maintains 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
Maintains a clean and organized work environment
Maintains required state and national licensure as a technologist, certification for life support response and IV competence
Maintains 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
Participates in regular on-call responsibilities and is frequently required to stay and work overtime to provide coverage to complete patient care needs
Participates in the training process developed for technologist preceptorship and provide assistance to Radiology residents as requested
Requirements:
High School Graduate
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA)