Radiologic Technologist-Interventional

Eisenhower Medical Center; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrubs in with the physician and assists with peripheral diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Electro Physiology Lab at Eisenhower Medical Center. You will prepare supplies, pass guide wires and catheters, and operate fluoroscopic equipment during procedures.

Requires ARRT certification, CRT with fluoroscopy permit, and BLS; ACLS may be required for assigned department. Two years of radiology experience and EP/Cath lab exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology Training Program approved by the AMA or equivalent.
• ARRT certification and CRT license with fluoroscopy permit; BLS/ACLS as required.
• Two years radiologic technologist experience and one year scrubbing in EP/Cath lab.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies.
• Obtains medical history before patient examination and prepares patient for exam.
• Assists physician with diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Scrubs to assist physician with passage of catheters/guide wires.
• Performs angiographic and interventional procedures with physician.
• Preps and drapes patients and sets up procedure tables.
• Provides appropriate tray setups and performs sterile scrubs.
• Maintains equipment and rooms; uses radiation protection best practices.
• Monitors inventory and supports on-call rotation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Radiologic equipment operation

Time management

Radiography

Radiation safety

Anatomy knowledge

Sterile technique

Interventional procedures

Education

ARRT Certification

CRT license with fluoroscopy permit

AHA BLS

ACLS (as required)

Tools

PACS

Fluoroscopy equipment

Job description

Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Hours: 36 Salary range: $47.46 - $72.10 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 12 Hour employee Department: Electro Physiology Lab

Job Objective

Scrubs in with the physician and assists with procedures as a part of a team that performs peripheral diagnostic and interventional procedures; including but not limited to preparing the supply tray, passing guide wires and catheters and operating the table and fluoroscopic equipment. The team works together to position the patient, prep and drape the patient for the procedure.

Job Description

Education: Required: Graduate of a Radiologic Technology Training Program approved by the American Medical Association or equivalent training Licensure/Certification: Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification; California Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license with fluoroscopy permit; must obtain fluoroscopy permit within twelve (12) months of hire if graduated before January 1, 2011 from Diagnostic Radiology Technology program with CRT license; American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Additional certification required as outlined based on assigned department: AHA ACLS 7570 Cardiac Cath Lab 7571 Electro Physiology Lab Experience: Required: Two (2) years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist and one (1) year of experience scrubbing, maintaining sterile fields, performing sterile tray set up and/or assisting physicians during procedures Reports To: Manager or Director Supervises: N/A Ages of Patients: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric Blood Borne Pathogens: High Potential Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information, Ability to create and maintain positive interpersonal relations with peers, staff, leaders and vendors, Ability to operate radiologic equipment, Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines, Ability to produce radiographs and practice radiation safety procedures, Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, sterile technique and universal precautions, Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, Knowledge of diagnostic and interventional procedures in assigned area

Essential Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
2. Obtains appropriate medical history before patient examination and prepares patient for exam.
3. Assists physician with the appropriate diagnostic procedures as ordered.
4. Scrubs to assist physician with passage of catheters/ guide wires.
5. Performs angiographic and interventional procedures with physician.
6. Appropriately preps and drapes patients and sets up procedure tables.
7. Provides appropriate tray set-ups and perform surgical scrub procedures utilizing a thorough knowledge of sterile technique.
8. Collaborates and plans with physician and technologists for the selection of procedural protocols.
9. Maintains cleanliness of all radiology equipment and procedure rooms through sterilization techniques and universal protocols while maintaining adequate stock of supplies.
10. Uses PACS according to hospital protocol.
11. Performs radiographic procedures of high technical quality.
12. Utilizes proper radiation protection to protect patient from excessive radiation.
13. Maintains equipment; reporting all deficiencies to immediate supervisor.
14. Stocks room appropriately for exams and at the end of shift.
15. Loads power injectors with contrast media; prepares for injection; positions patient; immobilizes as necessary.
16. Operates fluoroscopic equipment; positions patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administration.
17. Prepares supplies for procedures; sets up and maintain sterile trays and other equipment, practicing sterile techniques. Passes instruments and supplies to the physician.
18. Assists in orientation of new technologists; provide education and training to new technologists.
19. Monitors assigned inventory expirations dates.
20. Maintains an inventory of catheters, balloons, stents, guide wires and miscellaneous kits under discretion of department leadership and order supplies.
21. Maintains an orderly instrument table and cleanliness of equipment and rooms and maintains adequate supplies.
22. Anticipates physicians needs by review of preference cards and procuring appropriate supplies.
23. Uses judgment when opening and using supplies to be cost effective.
24. Operates the x-ray equipment when assigned to Radiology Tech duties.
25. Participates in “on call” rotation.
26. Performs other duties as assigned.

Welcome to Eisenhower Health Careers! Eisenhower has been a leader in health care for the Coachella Valley since we opened our medical center in 1971. Since then, we’ve been growing steadily, adding services, capabilities and facilities to anticipate and meet the needs of our expanding area. Today, the Eisenhower name extends far beyond the state-of-the-art care we deliver at the hospital.