RADIOLOGY SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECHNOLOGIST- ANGIOGRAPHY - CASUAL

Description

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 patient's identification and verifies the physician's 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.

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

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

Extreme Cold

Heights

Confined Spaces

Extreme Noise(>

85dB)

Mechanical Hazards

Use of Vibrating Tools

Operates Vehicle

Operates Heavy Equipment

Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices

Rotates All Shifts

8 Hours Shifts

10-12 Hours Shifts

On-Call

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

Travel Between Sites

Direct Patient Care

Respirator Protective Equipment

Eye Protection

Head Protection (hard hat)

Hearing Protection

Hand Protection

Feet, Toe Protection

Body Protection

Latex Exposure

Solvent Exposure

Paint (direct use) Exposure

Dust (sanding) Exposure

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

Blood / Body Fluid Exposure

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

Mist Exposure

Wax Stripper (direct use)

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Laser Exposure

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)

Sitting

Walking

Climbing Stairs

Climbing Ladders

Standing

Kneeling

Squatting (Crouching)

Twisting / Turning

Keyboard / Computer Operation

Gross Grasp

Fine Finger Manipulation

Hand / Arm Coordination

Pushing / Pulling(lbs. of force)

50#

Carry

10#

Transfer / Push / Pull Patients

Seeing Near w / Acuity

Feeling (Sensation)

Color Vision

Hearing Clearly

Pulling / Pushing Objects Overhead

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

Reaching Forward

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

10#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

50#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

35#

50#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

10#

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

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