Interventional Sp Proc Tech 3

3410 Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital is seeking an Interventional Special Procedures Technologist for the Day shift. You will assist with exams in IR and vascular hybrid settings, ensuring safe, high-quality imaging and patient care under supervision of the clinical coordinator and department manager.

Required are ARRT-R radiography certification, BLS, and a minimum of 1 year in interventional procedures. This role emphasizes teamwork, patient privacy, and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ARRT-R / Radiography certification required.
• BLS certification required or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in Interventional Special Procedures setting (IR and/or vascular).

Responsibilities

• Assist in Interventional/vascular procedures in IR and vascular hybrid settings.
• Set up equipment and position patient for procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and document supplies and activity.
• Enter charges for supplies and procedures (SIM CODES).
• Be flexible with hours; on-call when needed.
• Maintain departmental records and comply with regulations.

Skills

Independent work during procedures

Interventional/vascular procedures

Patient positioning

Exposure factors

Radiation protection

English language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ARRT Radiography Certification

Tools

None

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

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
• Enter 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 Education

High 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 Radiography BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 1 year experience in Interventional Special Procedures setting in either IR and/or vascular hybrid setting.

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.

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