Special Procedures Tech: Angiography & Vascular Imaging

Valley Regional Medical Center; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX is seeking a Special Procedures Tech PRN to support physicians in evaluating patients and performing radiographic procedures. You will label radiographs, develop film, monitor patient safety, and participate in our hospital's quality-assurance program.

The ideal candidate holds Basic Cardiac Life Support, ARRT-R Radiography, RT Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer credentials, and an Associate Degree. Neuro IR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• ARRT-R Radiography credential required.
• RT Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer credential required.
• Associate degree in radiologic technology or related field.
• Neuro IR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates professional behavior and etiquette in all interactions with physicians, managers, coworkers, and patients.
• Demonstrates appropriate communications skills.
• Demonstrates competency in radiation protection to the patient and staff in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images and ensures proper identification on all images.
• Assesses patient condition, ensures patient safety through proper use of restraints / support devices under staff guidance.
• Demonstrates proper procedure in contrast injection.
• Demonstrates proper procedure for PICC line insertions / removal.
• Demonstrates competency in proper special lab technique and set up.
• Demonstrates competency in specials operations: A) Processes B) Angiographic Protocols C) Digital Imaging D) Vascular Interventional Procedures E) Image Production F) Catheters, guide wires, needles G) Patient Education H) Informed Consent I) Patient Assessment / Monitoring J) Medications K) Sterile Technique.
• Demonstrates knowledge in intracranial angiography.
• Demonstrates knowledge in extracranial angiography.
• Demonstrates knowledge in neurologic embolization.
• Demonstrates knowledge in thrombolysis.
• Demonstrates knowledge in angioplasty.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

ARRT-R Radiography

RT Radiologic Technologist/Radiograph

Associate Degree

Neuro IR experience preferred

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX is seeking a Special Procedures Tech PRN to support physicians in evaluating patients and performing radiographic procedures. You will label radiographs, develop film, monitor patient safety, and participate in our hospital's quality-assurance program.

The ideal candidate holds Basic Cardiac Life Support, ARRT-R Radiography, RT Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer credentials, and an Associate Degree. Neuro IR experience is preferred.