Job Description
**Description**
_**Summary:**_
This individual is responsible for helping perform a variety of complex
specialized tasks operating fluoroscopy, computed tomography, laser, and
ultrasonography equipment during vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and
interventional procedures. This individual is responsible for helping develop
and implement systems to assure the smooth and efficient flow of patients for
procedures in the Interventional labs. Duties for this position include but
are not limited to: circulating and scrubbing roles during procedures, patient
teaching, assisting with patient care within scope of practice, inventory
management and schedule coordination. Behavior and communication skills must
align with the organizations mission, values and culture.
_**Responsibilities:**_
• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of
Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Assists and provides diagnostic images for invasive procedures to include
arteriography, insertions, perm catheter placement, stenting, dialysis dicots,
thrombolytic procedures, angioplasty.
• Operates and manipulates the Special Procedures equipment and its component,
assuring the patients safety and comfort.
• Obtains optimum quality and accuracy of images.
• Assists the Radiologist Interventional Radiologist, performing as a scrub
assistant during interventional procedures, some of more complex nature.
• Assists in scheduling patients for procedures ensuring all appropriate
supplies, equipment, and previous films are readily available for the
Interventional Radiologist before the procedure is performed.
• Collaborates with the physicians and nurses to assure all charges and codes
are accurately recorded for each procedure performed.
• Operates a variety of fixed and portable radiographic and fluoroscopic
equipment located throughout the hospital including surgical suites and
intensive care units.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in
a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients.
• Registered vascular interventional technologist is expected to work on call
hours.
• Performs other duties as required.
_**Requirements:**_
* Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
* 12 months trainingexperience in special procedures preferred
* American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiology required
* American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Post-Primary Pathway in Vascular Interventional Radiography certificate required within 2 years
* State licensure required
* Current BLS (American Heart Association) required
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
**_Work Schedule:_
**
TBD
**_Work Type:_
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Per Diem As Needed
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Permanent employment, Full time, Immediate start,