Job Summary:
Functions under the direction of the clinical coordinator and/or department manager. The interventional special procedures technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. The technologist is able to independently perform job functions. He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Able to perform procedures in both the IR and vascular hybrid interventional procedural setting.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Clinical Skills
* Completion of VI competencies
* Able to use critical thinking skills
* Work in conjunction with radiologists/ vascular surgeons/ cardiologists
* Preps the patient for procedure
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
* Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure
* Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure(SIM CODES)
Departmental Responsibilities
* Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs
* Able to work scheduled and On-Call
* Knows existing lines of communication and authority
* Handles communications properly
* Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET
* Transports patients as needed
* Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers
* Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement
* Completes necessary paperwork
* Answers departmental phone using proper scripting
* Maintains stock levels and outdates
* Maintain current License and BLS certifications
* Assist in in service/training for other medical imaging staff as appropriate
* Works as a team with other VI staff to obtain the best possible outcome
* Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership
Quality and Patient Safety
* Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, ie. Armband, DOB, verbal identification
* Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker
* Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear
* Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form
* Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated
Patient Education
* Responsible for patient, family/support system education
* Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum School Diploma / GED General or Accredited Program Radiologic Technology
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.ARRT-R - ARRT RadiographyBLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience in Interventional Special Procedures setting in either IR and/or vascular hybrid setting.
Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Able to function independently during procedures after appropriate orientation/competency on unit and as demonstrated by being place on call rotation.
Competency in all aspects of interventional/vascular procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
Required special/advanced procedure registry as outlined above.
Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as well as how they affect the quality of a procedure.
The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude. Bill (United States of America) Additional 4x10s/week w/ on call weekly**contract starts after 8/1/26
Additional 4x10s/week w/ on call weekly
Numbers & Facts
Location
Roswell, GA
Salary
$2,582
Skills
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)unmatched
Anatomyunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Disease Treatmentunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Home Careunmatched
IR (Infrared)unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Medical Imagingunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
On Callunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pathologyunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Chartsunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Radiation Safetyunmatched
Radiologyunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Vascular Surgeryunmatched
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