Special Procedures/Interventional Technologist

Description

Summary:

Assists physicians in interventional procedures and takes x-rays and angiographs as ordered by referring physicians under state and registry guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Takes quality diagnostic images.
• Verifies physicians orders, enters patient's demographics and evaluates film.
• 2. Assists/scrubs with radiologist utilizing universal precautions at all times.
• 3. Explains procedure to patient and answers any questions.
• 4. Administers and records isotope dosage in accordance with established departmental protocol.
• 5. Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Ensures radiation protection for patient.
• 6. Orders supplies/inventory.
• Stocks all supplies on a daily basis.
• 7. Charts patients accounts accurately.
• 8. Accurately schedules Interventional Procedures.
• 9. Monitors radiographic quality for optimum diagnosis ensuring all films have the proper identification.
• 10. Performs all CME functions prior to submitting case for dictation.
• 11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 12. Performs other duties as assigned.

  Education Skills Experience:

  HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

  Other Information:

  Required:

• Minimum Experience: three years Desired: BLS and ACLS.

  Working Conditions:

  Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

  Occupational: Significant occupational risk

  Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

  Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

  Credentials:ARRT,RAD

  Company: Danbury Hospital

  Org Unit: 192

  Department: Interventional Radiology

  Exempt: No

  Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly