| PRIMARY FUNCTION: To assist the physicians during vascular interventional radiology procedures and process and store images created during procedure PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Positions technical support for vascular interventional radiology procedures to include: arteriograms, embolization's, drain insertions, and other related procedures.
- Responsible for technical support for vascular interventional radiology procedures
- Ensures proper safety standards are met for compliance with departmental policies, radiation safety standards, and joint commission regulations.
- Operates required imaging equipment using established guidelines and imaging protocols.
- Instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties when necessary.
- Performs quality assurance checks on equipment.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of hospital information systems
- Assists in maintaining supply inventory
- Assists in departmental Performance Improvement assessments and initiatives
- Serves as a technical resource to the full procedural team in support of the physician
- Communicates appropriately with good interpersonal skills
- Acts as a team member during procedures to assure a safe and efficient patient care on a daily basis.
- Demonstrates compliance with Christiana Care and departmental policies and procedures
- Completed mandatory education as required
- Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to management, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, and hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and visitors.
- Acts as a patient advocate during the procedure
- Performs duties of a scrub assistant during a procedure, including; controlling and manipulating guide wires and balloon catheters, and maintaining a sterile field.
- Performs other related duties as required.
SCHEDULE/HOURS: - 3 weeks working in the CHR VIR department - 10 hour shifts 7am - 5:30pm. Late shift is 11am - 7:30pm
- Must rotate to WILMINGTON VIR department 1 week out of 5. Hours are Monday through Friday 8am - 4:30pm
- The on call is 1 night a week - starts at 7pm and goes to 630am the next day
- On call every 5th weekend - starts 7pm Friday night and goes to 6:30am Monday
**Must be able to get to facility within 30 minutes for on call** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: - Graduate of approved school of radiologic technology
- BLS (CPR)
- Interventional radiology procedural lab experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: - Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Knowledge and ability to assess safe radiation practices for patients, employees, and physicians.
- Knowledge of departmental and unit specific standards, procedures, protocols, and policies.
- Ability to perform technical skills as outlined in procedures and protocols, demonstrating use of appropriate safety measures for patients, employees, and self.
- Ability to use applicable equipment according to procedures.
- Ability to work with computers, information systems, and learn new techniques.
- Ability to instruct and teach co-workers and physicians on new techniques, protocols/procedures, equipment.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients and members of the health care team.
- Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Current A.R.R.T registration
- Current RTR Licensure with State of Delaware
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, handling, reaching, twisting, walking, standing, and sitting. Ability to lift/pull 50-100lbs. Frequent standing for extended periods while wearing heavy protective clothing. Assisting with patient transporting via stretcher. . WORKING CONDITIONS: Limited exposure to radiation, confined spaces, and blood borne pathogens. Exposure to potential for cuts and/or punctures, and repetitive motion tasks. Limited exposure to hazardous chemical solutions and odors. Flexible day and evening hours. Available for on call as required. |
