Special Procedures Tech OR (Per Diem)

capecodhc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital is seeking a qualified Radiologic Technologist to support diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. The role involves operating radiology equipment, assisting surgeons and interventional radiologists, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout exams.

Requirements include ARRT registration, MA state licensure, JRCERT-accredited education, and current BLS certification. Two years of radiology experience preferred.

Qualifications

• English communication skills are required.
• 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.
• Minimum of two years post-technical school radiology experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in diagnostic and interventional procedures and operates Radiology equipment and software.
• Assist Vascular Surgeons/Interventional Radiologists with diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Receive and review requests for interventional exams.
• Transfer patients to medical equipment and assist with positioning for optimum views.
• Provide safety, comfort, and explanations to reduce patient anxiety during procedures.
• Apply radiographic protection principles to minimize radiation exposure.
• Coordinate workflow to maximize productivity.
• Assist with administration of contrast media and arterial/venous procedures.
• Maintain and inspect interventional equipment and PACS workflow.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Tools

PACS system

Hospital software

Job description

1. Assists in diagnostic and interventional procedures. Operates all Radiology equipment/devices and computer software/programs.
2. Assist Vascular Surgeons/Interventional Radiologists with Diagnostic and Interventional procedures including but not limited to high pressure ruptured AAA/routine AAA and peripheral by-pass/interventional procedures in the operating room.
3. Receive and review requests for interventional exams.
4. Transfers patients onto medical equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
5. Positions patient on examination table and adjusts immobilization devices as requested and determined by physician to obtain optimum views of specified area of the body.
6. Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures to insure safety and comfort while preparing for and while undergoing procedures. Provide explanation of procedures and answer pertinent questions of patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
7. 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.
8. Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity.
9. Assist Physician with administration of contrast media and with arterial, venous and percutaneous procedures.
10. 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.
11. Responsible for routine daily checklists and reporting of any equipment that is not in proper working order.
12. Utilizes hospital system software, PACS system.
13. Transfer images to the PACS system and check image quality and proper identification.
14. Responsible for preventative maintenance of interventional equipment.
15. Cleans interventional equipment.
16. Performs routine safety checks and inspections of equipment to ensure that equipment is operational and ready for use.
17. 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.

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• 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
• Minimum of two years post technical school radiology experience