Special Procedures Tech 1 (Radiology Technologist)

Cape Cod Healthcare; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 42,767 - 60,910; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Flexible hours

On-call opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Massachusetts seeks a Special Procedures Tech 1 (Radiology Technologist) to assist with invasive procedures, operate radiology equipment, and provide patient care. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, be a graduate of a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program, and possess all necessary certifications. This full-time position involves rotating shifts and a commitment to patient safety. A sign-on bonus is eligible for new hires.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post technical school radiology experience or 1 year recent experience as a special procedures technologist.
• ACLS and IABP required within six months of employment.
• Successful passage of Basic Arrhythmia Challenge Exam or Basic Arrhythmia course within twelve months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in invasive procedures, including scrubbing and monitoring.
• Operate radiology equipment and transfer images to the PACS system.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during examinations.
• Perform routine safety checks and inspections of equipment.

Skills

Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Experience in invasive procedures

Knowledge of radiographic protection

Patient care skills

Technical proficiency with radiology equipment

Education

High school graduate or GED

Graduate of a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Registered by the ARRT

Licensed by the State of Massachusetts as a Radiologic Technologist

Current BLS certification

Tools

Radiology equipment

Hospital information system

Hemodynamic monitoring software

PACS system software

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring and recording hemodynamic parameters in accordance to policy and procedure.
• Assists in diagnostic and interventional procedures. Operates all equipment/devices as appropriate including but not limited to:
  - Radiology equipment.
  - Transfer images to the PACS system and check image quality and proper identification.
• Positions patient on examination table and adjusts immobilization devices as required to obtain optimum views of specified area of the body requested by physician as determined by department policy and procedure.
• Receive and review requests for interventional studies.
• Transfers patients onto medical equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
• Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures to insure safety and comfort while preparing for and while undergoing interventional procedures. Provide explanation of procedures and answer pertinent questions of patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Applies principles of radiographic protection using beam restriction devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Sets up sterile tray, cleans and disposes after procedure.
• Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity.
• Assist Physician with administration of contrast media and with arterial, venous and percutaneous procedures.
• Participates in activities which promote professional self-growth and development; meeting minimum requirements for continuing education as directed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Massachusetts Radiation Control Program.
• Assists in maintaining inventory for department.
• Responsible for routine daily checklists and reporting of any equipment that is not in proper working order.
• Assist and scrub with Vascular Surgeons/Interventional Radiologists in high pressure ruptured AAA/routine AAA and peripheral by-pass/interventional procedures in the operating room.
• Utilizes hospital information system, hemodynamic monitoring software and PACS system software.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of interventional equipment.
• Cleans interventional equipment
• Performs routine safety checks and inspections of equipment to ensure these are current, in good order and ready for use.
• Performs all aspects of Electrophysiology (applies to EP Tech only job code 8152 & 8153)
• Keeps current of new developments in EP (applies to EP Tech only job code 8152 & 8153)
• Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co‑workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Tech I – Grade S16R / Job Code 8150

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Minimum of two years post technical school radiology experience (Bidders with the first qualification-2 years post tech school radiology experience-will be required to complete on the job training) or 1 year recent experience (within the past 2 years) as a special procedures technologist.
• Graduate of a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Registered by the ARRT.
• Licensed by the State of Massachusetts as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS and IABP required within six (6) months of employment.
• Successful passage of Basic Arrhythmia Challenge Exam or Basic Arrhythmia course within twelve (12) months of accepting the position.

Tech II – Grade S17R / Job Code 8151 & 8152

• All qualifications of Tech I.
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification (RCIS) or Cardiac Interventional certification (CI) or Vascular Interventional certification (VI) Or 3 years recent experience (within the last 5 years) in a Cardiac Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology (job code 8151)

OR

• All qualifications of Tech I.
• Completion of EP training program. (job code 8152)

Tech III – Grade S18R / Job Code 8153

• All qualifications of Tech I.
• 5 years recent experience (within the past 5 years) in Cardiovascular EP OR Any 2 of the following, Cardiac Interventional certification (CI), Vascular Interventional certification (VI), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification (RCIS), Completion of EP training program.

Purpose of Position

Performs interventional procedures by applying ionizing radiation to patients in a manner consistent with prescribed radiation protection safety standards under the direction of Physicians.

Schedule Details

24/32 Flex hrs per week, Rot. Days, shifts btw. 7a-5p, Rot Weekends & Holidays, On call required for nights, weekends & holidays in rotation. Use of lead apron required. Cath lab / EP / IR training and rotation required. Training will be provided on site. *Sign-On Bonus Eligible!

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department

CCH-Cardiac Cath / CVPA

Annual/Hourly

Hourly

Hiring Pay Range

37.63

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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