Interventional Radiology Technologist - Cath Lab

May be eligible for $20,000 sign on incentive With minimal supervision, assists and performs adult diagnostic and interventional angiography - peripheral vascular procedures. This includes (but not limited to) EKOS, TEVAR, and ECMO. Able to meet all performance standards in the scrub and circulating positions. Works well with a team and is an effective team member. Responsible for patient and family education and support. Essential Job Functions

• Scrub: Scrub assistant to the physician. Sets up and maintains the sterile field as well as arterial and venous lines. Positions patient while under the radiation beam to visualize peripheral anatomy. Performs angiographic analysis. Operates x-ray equipment, balancing quality imaging with radiation safety, assists in catheter/wire manipulation.
• Circulator: Monitors the patient condition and response to treatment pre, during, and post procedure. Circulators need to have a basic knowledge of medications patients are receiving in the Hybrid Lab. Provides procedural education for patients and family. Safely transports patients to and from the Hybrid. Verifies proper patient preparation pre-procedure. Performs arterial/venous sheath removal. Able to operate and troubleshoot Hybrid procedural equipment.
• Equipment operations: Assist with operating and troubleshooting equipment in the Hybrid. This equipment includes, but is not limited to x-ray and intravascular ultrasound, reporting problems to internal or external service representatives and documenting as such. Work closely with the Bio Medical Department to ensure that preventative maintenance is done timely.
• Informs management of any unusual concerns, situations, or conditions relative to staff, patients, and physicians.
• Operates, monitors, evaluates, and troubleshoots angiographic imaging and processing equipment. Appropriately notifies and documents service needs and provides follow-up. Serves as a technical resource to the department for radiographic equipment. Assist with: orientation and training of staff members to radiographic equipment, radiation safety including annual training and documentation, radiation safety apparel and radiation badges, monthly and annual service reports to the hospital radiation physicist. Ensures radiological services provided are in compliance with standards established by the institution, state, local, and federal agencies.
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development.
• Attends OR staff meetings and participates in departmental committees as required.
• Maintains working knowledge of all products/procedures related to diagnostic and interventional peripheral vascular procedures.
• Communicates regularly with other staff regarding changes in the workflow schedule or physician protocol.
• Assists in identifying products needed (out of stock or new items)
• Assumes equitable share of department housekeeping duties (cleaning, restocking, filing, etc.).
• Utilizes non-procedure time in a constructive manner to benefit the department or organization.