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An established industry player is seeking an Interventional Procedural Technologist to join their dynamic healthcare team. This role is pivotal in assisting with various interventional procedures, including Interventional Radiology and Invasive Cardiology. The ideal candidate will operate advanced imaging equipment and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a collaborative team of healthcare professionals, enhancing your skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about patient care and technology, this role is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.
Description
The Interventional Procedural Technologist at Riverside Healthcare is a crucial member of the healthcare team responsible for assisting in a variety of interventional procedures. This role involves working closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient execution of procedures, including but not limited to, Interventional Radiology (IR), Invasive Cardiology (CCL), Electrophysiology (EP), Peripheral Vascular, and Neuro Interventional. The technologist is expected to operate complex imaging equipment, maintain sterile environments, and provide exceptional patient care throughout the procedures.
Essential Duties
Non-essential Duties
Requirements
Preferred Experience
Required Licensure/Education
Preferred Education
Employee Health Requirements
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Rare
Video Display Terminals: Extreme
Blood and Body Fluids: Regularly
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Direct contact with patients and have potential of normal exposure to airborne pathogens.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for communication with patients, both visually and through speech for retrieval of information, procedure verification and post procedure routing.
Vision: Needed to perform job duties, interpersonal interactions as well as utilizing technology equipment. Smell: Electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Needed for active listening to colleagues, patients, visitors, and others encountered in the course of job duties.
Touch: Needed for operating computer equipment, key boarding of entry and/or other patient care functions.
Activity/Lifting Requirement
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 20%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 50%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 20%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
May need to assist patients from on to and off procedure table.
Patient lifting equipment will be utilized in all appropriate situations.
Protective lead aprons are worn during all procedures weighing approximately 15-20 lbs.
Procedures can last up to 8 hours or more per shift.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 96
Twist: 24
Stand: 144
Crawl: 0
Walk: 96
Kneel: 5
Lift: 24
Drive: 0
Squat: 2
Climb: 0
Bend: 24
Reach above shoulders: 5
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: up to 50-200lbs
Fine Manipulation: Syringes &vials/O2 tanks/suction machines/film processor/x-ray table controls, checking pulses; catheters, sheaths and wires; applying electrodes and lead wires, working computer keyboards, computer mouse, etc.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: bed locks, X-ray exposure foot pedal.
Environmental Factors &Special Hazards
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours: 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Very Dark
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Fumes, Odors
Special Hazards:
Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Radiation - Works in areas utilizing ionizing radiation materials made from high voltage electrical current, procedures may include usage of oxygen and heat sources.
Protective Clothing Required: lead protective clothing when required.