Special Procedures Technologist-Fulltime Days

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC seeks an imaging technologist for the Special Procedures section. The role covers invasive diagnostic/interventional procedures, equipment operation, patient monitoring, and QA of film processing.

The technician will serve as scrub/float, coordinate with staff and physicians, and ensure accurate documentation and billing for procedures. ARRT certification is required with CV/VI registry, and a minimum of one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates technical skills and expertise.
• Verbal and written skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform invasive diagnostic/interventional procedures within the Special Procedures section.
• Operate and assure quality of film processing, patient monitoring, and x-ray equipment.
• Assist as scrub, float, and imaging technologist; coordinate with nurses and physicians.
• Prepare patients for procedures and communicate with Interventionalist as needed.
• Maintain documentation and ensure correct charges in the system for billing.

Skills

Technical skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

ARRT (R) required

CV/VI registry required

Job description

Summary

Performs invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures and is responsible for the operation and quality assurance of film processing, patient monitoring and the x-ray equipment. Participates in the daily activities of the section by assisting as a scrub, float, and imaging technologist.

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Special Procedures

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Performs invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures and is responsible for the operation and quality assurance of film processing, patient monitoring and the x-ray equipment. Participates in the daily activities of the section by assisting as a scrub, float, and imaging technologist.

Major Job Functions

• Fully competent to perform all procedures within the Special Procedures section of invasive diagnostic, neurodiagnostic, interventional radiology and neurointerventional procedures
• Demonstrates competency and efficiency in the treatment, care and interaction with all patients to include adolescents, adults and geriatrics
• Fully competent in the technical operation of equipment
• Serves as liaison between the floor nurse, unit secretary and attending physicians as to orders, procedures, scheduling, status of procedures, and other related questions or concerns
• Assesses the patient, reviews chart for orders and lab results. Loads any pertinent prior imaging and insures completion of Radiant in Epic. Communicates with the Interventionalist as to the availability of all the above.
• Prepares the patient for their procedure, answers questions within their scope of practice. Directs other questions to Interventionalist
• Provides a safe environment to include, but not limited to, radiation exposure, contrast administration and infection control guidelines/Universal precautions
• Maintains accurate record of patient care
• Responsible for adding charges, beginning and ending each procedure in the computer system to ensure proper patient billing for services
• Responsible for maintaining professional growth to include current methodology of procedures, equipment and techniques. Maintains annual mandatory hospital training
• Maintains exceptional guest relations with patient, visitors, hospital staff and medical staff to include the use of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you)
• Actively participates in the clinical education of student technologists
• Monitors the quality of care based on on-going monitors striving for continuous improvement. Performs QA of exams prior to sending to Physician for dictation. Actively participates in Department’s Performance Improvement projects
• Actively participates in helping the department reach patient satisfaction goals by providing quality care, explaining procedures, and performing procedures in a timely manner
• Promotes teamwork within the department by assisting in all areas and using effective communication
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education And Formal Training

• ARRT (R) required
• Cardiovascular Interventional (CV) or Vascular Interventional (VI) registry required.

Work Experience

• One year of work experience required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Demonstrates technical skills and expertise
• Verbal and written skills required