PA-Intervention Radiology DAYS TECH- GWV

Shift:Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Worker Type:Agency LaborJob Summary:Responsible in performing Interventional Neuro and Endovascular procedures to include technical procedural and equipment performance patient care and education interfacing with other clinical departments issue resolution digital imaging quality and efficiency. Responsible for maintaining department relationships with Radiology Services partners patients and referring physicians. Responsible for imaging procedure quality in thoracic visceral gastrointestinal neurologic and peripheral intervention for vascular and nonvascular systems. Responsible for participating in regulatory requirements of assigned sections.Job Duties:Provides invasive procedure assistance and digital imaging while performing duties such as embolization tumor embolization chemotherapy embolization tumor treatment with radioactive elements Intracranial stenting intravascular stenting limb preservation.Endovascular repair of Aortic aneurysms.Assists the Interventionalist while performing procedures diagnostic studies and treatments.Operates and monitors equipment as required; hands instruments in proper order to physician; assists with suctioning and positioning patients as required; provides emotional support to patients as necessary.Prepares and positions patients administers contrast media as directed by physicians provides immobilization devices and radiation protection to patients and personnel in accordance with prescribed safety standards.Explains procedures and answers appropriate patient questions.Reports to the Registered Nurse reactions results of procedures and any changes observed in the patients condition.Documents pertinent medical information where indicated.Maintains current knowledge on all interventional supplies.Identifies and defines all Neuro Thoracic Abdominal and Peripheral Vasculature.Operates digital imaging equipment and enters all pertinent data to IDX Imaging Suite and Picture Archiving Communication System Imaging Management Systems.Obtain and reconstruct 3deminsonal images and digital subtraction angiography.Performs quality control tests of equipment and notifies leadership and appropriate maintenance personnel of irregularities.Monitor dose reporting of high levels of radiation due to the length and complexity of the procedures.Ensure all equipment and supplies are properly cleaned and sterilized and in working order.Maintains patient scheduling grease board for procedures as well as follow up documentation.Shares responsibility for ordering interventional supplies and maintaining appropriate levels of on hand supplies.Responsible for all Quality Improvement documentation.Imaging exams and procedure tray set up require access and handling of noncontrolled medications.Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any departmentspecific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.Position Details:Education:Graduate from Specialty Training ProgramRadiologic Technology (Required)Experience:Certification(s) and License(s):Certified Radiology Technologist American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)Skills:OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients our members our students our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients our members our community and the nation.SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family

Shift: Days: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM OR 8 AM to 4:30 PM

Specialty Type: Diagnostic Imaging

Sub Specialties: Radiologic Technologist

Allied Health Certifications : ARRT(RT) ARRT

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