Special Procedure Tech - Hybrid OR

Medical University of South Carolina; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a skilled Radiology Tech to work closely with the CVOR team. You will operate vascular C-arm equipment to capture accurate images and ensure optimal radiation safety during vascular procedures.

The role includes preparing and positioning patients for surgery, scrubbing to assist with catheters and stents, maintaining regulatory documentation, and contributing to the development of a new hybrid room as part of the CVOR team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited radiologic technology program.
• Minimum of 1 year work experience.
• Must be registered with ARRT. Licensure from SC RQSA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain vascular C-arm equipment to obtain accurate images.
• Adhere to radiation safety and protection practices and maintain required documentation.
• Prepare and position patients for surgery; assist in scrubbing for catheters, wires, stents, etc.
• Assist in development of a new hybrid room and integrate with the CVOR team.

Skills

Radiology tech

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree

ARRT registration

Tools

Vascular C-arm

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
Skilled Radiology Tech to work closely with the CVOR team, Surgeons and patients when performing vascular procedures. The responsibilities will include, but not limited to, maintaining and operating the specialized vascular C-arm equipment to capture the correct area and produce clear images, applying and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of radiation protection and safety practices, maintain regulatory required documentation during/after the procedure, help to prepare and position the patient for surgery, ability to scrub to assist with catheters, wires, stents, etc., assist in the development of new hybrid room, become part of the CVOR team with other responsibilities as assigned. Call requirements - to be determined.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003716 COL - CV Surgery (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Job Description/Summary:

Skilled Radiology Tech to work closely with the CVOR team, Surgeons and patients when performing vascular procedures. The responsibilities will include, but not limited to, maintaining and operating the specialized vascular C-arm equipment to capture the correct area and produce clear images, applying and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of radiation protection and safety practices, maintain regulatory required documentation during/after the procedure, help to prepare and position the patient for surgery, ability to scrub to assist with catheters, wires, stents, etc., assist in the development of new hybrid room, become part of the CVOR team with other responsibilities as assigned. Call requirements - to be determined.

Minimum Training and Education

Associate’s Degree. Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology. Minimum of 1 year work experience.

Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• *Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)
• *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
• *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)
• (Selected Positions)*

Additional Job Description

Required License Certification and Registration: Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program. Work Experience: 0-2 years of modality specific experience required. Current registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). ARRT registration in interventional radiology required within 1 year in position. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Additional Job Description

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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