Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist - Flagstaff, AZ

* Obtains and reviews the requisition for exams and information (procedure requested, special notes/comments and patient condition).

* Reviews worksheets and patient questionnaires relating to exam prior to start.

* Interviews patients before a procedure to obtain patient history/information and documents all relevant information into EMR.

* Explains procedure to be performed to obtain consent and cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety.

* Addresses patient concerns of radiation exposure.

* Transfers patient to examination table; assuring that patient is properly clothed/covered.

* Demonstrates the ability place immobilization/supportive devices to obtain patient comfort and precise positioning.

* Ensures that lead shields/protective clothing are properly in place and adjusted for staff and providers.

* Ensures patient's comfort while obtaining the desired results.

* Explains proper breathing instructions and continually directs patient during procedures.

* Analyzes digital images for quality and performs quantitative analysis.

* Reviews patient's condition to determine proper exposure factor for each test, calculating the proper voltage, current, and exposure time.

* Demonstrates knowledge in collimation; adjusts cone as necessary to produce high quality images.

* Receives and relays physician orders to RN for placement in patient's electronic medical record (EMR).

* Assists in performing procedures (cardiovascular, vascular, electrophysiology, and hybrid).

* Demonstrates ability to start and maintain intravenous and intra-arterial access.

* Maintains and removes peripherally inserted central catheters.

* Performs manual and mechanical hemostasis.

* Demonstrates the ability to utilize closure devices.

* Demonstrates the ability to identify cardiac rhythms.

* Participates in physiological monitoring of patients.

* Provides support for patient/families by communicating the need for referrals (i.e. social services, case manager, etc).

* Provides and documents education to patients/families and healthcare team.

* Documents in EMR and communicates to health care team patient's interventions, responses, and status changes.