Irad Tech - Radiology Special Procedures - Full Time - Days

ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the areas largest board-certified medical staff which is made up of more than 1000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment are a addition for 15 consecutive years residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our fact were the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.

Position Summary

Under the direction of a physician the technologist assists in various aspects of interventional invasive surgical procedures. The technologist also prepares the angiographic suite for intricate procedures in a sterile environment. He/she is responsible for patient preparation scrubbing and circulating during procedure. Actively participates in the creation of an environment that fosters patient family physician and employee satisfaction. Ensures decisions made are based upon Family Centered Care philosophy.

Accountabilities

1. According to the physicians orders prepares contrast and IV solutions required for interventional procedures. Calculates fluids and contrast materials including intra-arterial and intravenous injections. Assembles the interventional materials and supplies needed for each patient (i.e.. balloons specialty catheters filters stents embolic material etc.). Demonstrates knowledge of patient supplies specific to neonates pediatrics adolescents adults and geriatrics.
2. Sets up the angiographic suite for each interventional procedure (i.e. pulse oximeter EKG BP monitor pressure monitor sterile tray setup interventional equipment etc.).
3. Maintains competency in use of equipment and demonstrates knowledge of patient position and injections specific to neonates pediatrics adolescents adults and geriatrics. Demonstrates the ability to scrub and circulate all interventional procedures.
4. Maintains availability to be called in after regular hours for all vascular interventional procedures if required based up facility.
5. Follows hospital radiation safety requirements universal precautions sterile techniques time outs and fire safety and disaster codes. Demonstrates awareness of safety standards for self and assigned area.
6. Demonstrates high levels of care courtesy and cooperation. Educates patients about their procedure and ensures patients and families comfort and needs are appropriately addressed in a dignified confidential manner. Follows organizations mission and values of customer service.
7. Demonstrates competency in using hospital EMR/ PACS for the purpose of correctly ordering exams supplies image storage and other data input.
8. Performs other duties as assigned

• Education: Must have completed formal radiologic technology training at an AMA approved school.
• Skills: Must be able to cope with the stressful situations and handle deadlines in a demanding fast paced medical environment. Must be able to understand directions communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skils. Must be competent in the use of facility communication systems and equipment (e.g. phones fax machines EMR/PACS.). Must be able to input and retrieve information from radiological or other medical equipment and computerized systems.
• License: Must be registered by the ARRT.
• Certification: Must be CPR certified

Preferred Qualifications

• License: Additional registry in cardiovascular/interventional is preferred

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Imaging technologists must be able to tolerate possible exposure to radiation and electrical hazards bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluids; must be able to tolerate wearing heavy protective garments for extended period of time. Must be able to move about the hospital and between workstations and to handle stooping standing walking and lifting as required by the position.

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