Vasular Radiology Technologist, PRN, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Aurora Health Care; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Radiologic Technologist with Special Procedures expertise for PRN (as needed) coverage in the emergency/endovascular services.

Requires an Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology, ARRT registration, BLS CPR, and either completion of Special Procedures training or one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include readiness of emergency equipment, providing coverage, performing procedures, and educating staff.

Qualifications

• Good oral, written, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize clinical responsibilities.
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems.
• Training skills.
• Knowledge of vascular anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies.
• Provides technologist coverage for 24-hour emergency endovascular surgical services.
• Performs or assists in procedures and diagnostic tests as required for accurate records.
• Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients.
• Performs routine analysis on imaging equipment to ensure proper working conditions.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Computer systems

Training skills

Vascular anatomy

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Location: Winston Salem, NC

• PRN - As needed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree from an approved school of Radiologic Technology.

• Completion of Special Procedures Training Program or one year experience as a technologist in Special Procedures.

• Completion of one week sterile technique training program to be provided by the OR education coordinator, if no prior Special Procedures experience or/with surgical technique

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required.

• CPR certification required - BLS.

• Registered Cardiovascular-Interventional Technologist ( ARRT- CV or VI) preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations.

• Provides technologist coverage for 24-hour emergency endovascular surgical services.

• Performs or assists in performing procedures and/or diagnostic tests and/or therapeutic exams, as well as maintains files and compiles records according to procedure as required for accurate and current departmental records and/or reports.

• Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote and improve quality patient care and maintains appropriate education/credentials to accomplish work objectives.

• Performs routine analysis on imaging equipment to assure proper working conditions and a minimum of downtime.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good oral, written, and listening communication skills

• Ability to work independently and prioritize clinical responsibilities

• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems

• Training skills

• Knowledge of vascular anatomy

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases

• Possibe exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases

• Possible exposure to toxic chemicals

• Regular exposure to low-level radiation

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements

• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances

• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

• Handles emergency or crisis situations

• May perform emergency care

• Subject to long irregular hours

• Requires judgment action which could result in the death of a patient Required protective equipment including eye protection, face protection, gown, lead apron, mask, sterile and non-sterile medical gloves