Radiologic Technologist - Vascular Surgical Services

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest University School of Medicine; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled technologist to assist in endovascular surgical procedures. This role involves utilizing advanced imaging equipment and ensuring patient safety through expert techniques. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a background in Radiologic Technology, and the ability to work in high-pressure situations. Join a team dedicated to improving health and advancing medical education, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a leading healthcare system committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree from an approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in endovascular surgical procedures, ensuring readiness of emergency equipment.
• Provides instruction and education to healthcare personnel and patients.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Training skills

Knowledge of vascular anatomy

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

Completion of Special Procedures Training Program

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY: Assists in the performance of endovascular surgical procedures by utilizing equipment and employing techniques and procedures that are age appropriate and in accordance with the accepted standards of practice. Demonstrates expertise in limiting radiation exposure to patients and other members of the health care team. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree (or Two-Year Professional Program) from an approved school of Radiologic Technology. Completion of Special Procedures Training Program or one year experience as a technologist in Special Procedures. Completion of one week sterile technique training program to be provided by the OR education coordinator. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required. CPR certification required. Registered Cardiovascular-Interventional Technologist (ARRT-CV) preferred, ACLS certification preferred. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations. 2. Provides technologist coverage for 24-hour emergency endovascular surgical services. 3. Performs or assists in performing procedures and/or diagnostic tests and/or therapeutic exams, as well as maintains files and compiles records according to procedure as required for accurate and current departmental records and/or reports. 4. Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote and improve quality patient care and maintains appropriate education/credentials to accomplish work objectives. 5. Performs routine analysis on imaging equipment to assure proper working conditions and a minimum of downtime. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Good oral, written, and listening communication skills Ability to work independently and prioritize clinical responsibilities Ability to navigate multiple computer systems Training skills Knowledge of vascular anatomy WORK ENVIRONMENT: Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases Regular exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases Possible exposure to toxic chemicals Regular exposure to low-level radiation Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Handles emergency or crisis situations May perform emergency care Subject to long irregular hours Requires judgment action which could result in the death of a patient Required protective equipment including eye protection, face protection, gown, lead apron, mask, sterile and non-sterile medical gloves PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

About Us

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.

This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always