Job Registered Radiologic Technologist is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility of patients for a designated time frame and to provide care, specifically in the Heart & Vascular Institute. The patient population consists of those requiring an invasive cardiology or invasive radiology study. The Registered Radiologic Technologist will assist the physician in all procedures and provide a valuable service to the patient and the team.
Essential Functions:-Administers contrast material (when applicable), according to physician's request, by means of existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and placing IV line; recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.-All functions and duties will be under the direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist.-Assists with inventory/supplies.-Checks for correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.-Compiles pertinent clinical information pertaining to lab, pathology, etc.-Assists in instruction of new staff as necessary.-Documents accurately and completely.-Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.-Accurately informs procedural nurse of correct doses of intra-procedural medications, radiation and sponge/sharp counts.-Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.-Performs all essential functions of the Radiologic Technologist.
Department-Specific Duties:-Administers and withholds contrast and treatment as appropriate. -Assess patients for allergies.-Peripheral Vascular work.-Venous Central Lines.-Tube Changes.-Embolization Work (Venous and Arterial).-Venous Thrombectomy Work.-Takes late shift duties as assigned to meet department needs.-Peripheral Vascular work.-Venous Central Lines.-Tube Changes.-Embolization Work (Venous and Arterial).-Venous Thrombectomy Work.-Experience with Interventional Neurology is preferred.-Dialysis work (AV Fistulas, Tunneled Dialysis Catheters, Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters).-Tube access and changes (G-tube, Chole, Neph, Biliary, Abscess, SPC).-Neuro (is ideal) (Cerebral arterial/venous, Kyphoplasty).
Schedule 730-5 (4/9 s)
Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care and procedures.-Ability to communicate effectively, follow directions, and complete detailed work accurately.-Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others.-Manual dexterity to handle small supplies.
Preferred Skills & Experience:-Previous Radiologic Technology experience in a procedural setting.
Department-Specific Skills & Experience:-Able to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures.-Can pull supplies for procedures.-Experience with Interventional Neurology is preferred.
Required Skills: [
"PATIENT CARE",
"PATIENT SAFETY",
"PREVIOUS RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE IN A PROCEDURAL SETTING",
"HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTION MANAGEMENT"
]
Additional Skills: [
"PROCEDURE SUPPLY MANAGEMENT"
]Education: Required Education:-Associate's Degree in Related Field.OR-Certificate in Radiologic Technology.
Preferred Education: -N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure: -BLS (American Heart Assoc.).-ACLS (American Heart Assoc.).-IEMA Radiography License Illinois.-Radiography (R)(ARRT).
Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A
Job Category: Clinical-Allied