SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECHNOLOGIST - INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

Responsible for the daily operations of the Angio Department by providing first line guidance to staff in the performance of duties and monitoring exam quality control. Under the direction of the radiologist, perform angiographic procedures following prescribed protocols and procedures and assist in the development of new procedures and protocols. Uses computers to process radiographic studies and patient billing information. Demonstrates competence in the assessment, range of treatment, and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age and disability of the patient being treated.

Essential Job Functions

• Collects pertinent data about the patient and the procedure.
• Reconfirms the patients identification and verifies the physicians order.
• Provides information to patients about the procedure.
• Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.
• Administers contrast agents according to established guidelines.
• Monitors patient during exam for adverse reaction to contrast media.
• Maintains constant communication with patient during procedure.
• Obtains optimum images during scan.
• Reformats images as needed to better visualize anatomy or pathology according to established guidelines.
• Sends images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist.
• Assists Radiologist with interventional procedures.
• Documents information about patient care, exams, and patient history in appropriate record.
• Verifies correct order is entered into HIS/RIS.
• Documents appropriate patient history into PACS system.
• Documents any exceptions to the established guidelines.
• Scans appropriate documents into PACS system.
• Facilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner.
• Works with Centralized Scheduling, nursing units, and ER to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders.
• Response to emergency call per department procedures.
• Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
• Assures adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.
• Reports equipment malfunction to service provider/supervisor.
• Implements downtime procedures, as necessary.
• Initiates established downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology program recognized by ARRT.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• 1 year experience as a radiologic Technologist

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 34 with renewal
• ARRT Certification

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential - Absolute Necessity.

Marginal - Minimal Necessity.

Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

x

Extreme Cold

x

Heights

x

Confined Spaces

x

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

x

Mechanical Hazards

x

Use of Vibrating Tools

x

Operates Vehicle

x

x

Operates Heavy Equipment

x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

x

x

Rotates All Shifts

x

x

8 Hours Shifts

x

x

10-12 Hours Shifts

x

x

On-Call

x

x

Overtime (+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

x

x

Travel Between Sites

x

x

Direct Patient Care

x

x

Respirator Protective Equipment

x

x

Eye Protection

x

x

Head Protection (hard hat)

x

Hearing Protection

x

Hand Protection

x

x

Feet, Toe Protection

x

Body Protection

x

x

Latex Exposure

x

x

Solvent Exposure

x

Paint (direct use) Exposure

x

Dust (sanding) Exposure

x

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

x

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

x

x

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

x

x

Mist Exposure

x

Wax Stripper (direct use)

x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

x

x

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

x

x

Laser Exposure

x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential - Absolute Necessity.

Marginal - Minimal Necessity.

Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

x

x

Sitting

x

x

Walking

x

x

Climbing Stairs

x

x

Climbing Ladders

x

Standing

x

x

Kneeling

x

x

Squatting (Crouching)

x

x

Twisting/Turning

x

x

Keyboard/Computer Operation

x

x

Gross Grasp

x

x

Fine Finger Manipulation

x

x

Hand/Arm Coordination

x

x

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

x

50#

Carry

x

10#

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

x

x

Seeing Near w/Acuity

x

x

Feeling (Sensation)

x

x

Color Vision

x

x

Hearing Clearly

x

x

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

x

x

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

x

x

Reaching Forward

x

x

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

###

10#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

###

50#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

###

35#

50#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

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10#

When lift requirement is more than 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.