Interventional Radiology Technician
Jacksonville, FL, United States
ASC-29157 - Interventional Radiology Technician - Jacksonville, FL - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare Team is currently looking for Interventional Radiology Technician to work onsite at contracted in Jacksonville.
Shift: 08:00 - 16:30
Summary: This position assumes responsibility for care and safety of patients' underlying interventional procedures, and cardiac catheterization examinations.
Responsibilities: Performs special diagnostic radiographic procedures on designated parts of the body as required by physician orders
Selects proper exposure factors for radiographic equipment for each examination
Determines appropriate equipment for use, i.e. pressure injectors, pressure monitor, mapping system, other imaging equipment.
Utilizes protective shielding, immobilization and supportive devices when required.
Assumes responsibility for care and safety of patients while they are undergoing interventional procedures in the labs.
Assists Radiologists/Cardiologists during special procedures and cardiac catheterizations.
Provides emotional support to patients and keeps them informed regarding what they will experience during the procedure.
Participates in the instruction of AS and BS students rotating through department.
Following HIPAA requirements, prepares digital images for providers outside of the Eskenazi Health system
Maintains supplies required for radiographic rooms, such as contrast media, pharmaceuticals, etc.
Keeps rooms adequately stocked, and equipment clean; adheres to infectious control policies in maintaining a semi-sterile environment
Prepares equipment to be sent to CSR for sterilizing procedures (i.e., wrapping, cleaning, labeling).
Prepares procedure trays for interventionists prior to all exams. Alters activities to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., adolescent, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, adult) as described in the area/unit age-specific and/or job specific competencies.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to use age appropriate communication skills.
Excellent command of radiologic peripheral, neuro, vascular and cardiac anatomy.
Basic understanding of the physics of ultrasound.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
Must demonstrate growth and development knowledge principles over the life span and possess the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific. needs and cognitive abilities detailed in the department/area/unit job competencies.
Knowledge of all radiologic equipment, drug utilization, contrast media, pressure injectors, and technical procedures (within assigned area)
Working knowledge of the HIS, RMS and associated programs, ie. Film Tracking System.
Completes all studies through the RMS computer system.
Hospital protocols/procedures, safety procedures to minimize risk to patients, coworkers and self.
Knowledgeable of and complies with the Hospital's Infection Control and Communicable Disease policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program required; Bachelor's degree in Interventional Radiology.
Bachelor's degree, a minimum of one year previous working experience in interventional radiology or cardiac catheterization, or two years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist required.
AART registered.
Licensed with the State of FL as a Radiologic Technologist, ARRT IR registered.
Interventional Cath Lab experience required.
Current ACLS.