Interventional Procedural Tech- Interventional Radiology at Wellstar Health Systems in Marietta, Georgia

Job Description:

Facility: Windy Hill Hospital




RESPONSIBLITIES

• Functions under the direction of the clinical coordinator and/or department manager.


• The interventional special procedures technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.


• The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.


• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.


• The technologist is able to independently perform job functions.


• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.


• Able to perform procedures in both the IR and vascular hybrid interventional procedural setting.

Clinical Skills

• Completion of VI competencies


• Able to use critical thinking skills


• Work in conjunction with radiologists/ vascular surgeons/ cardiologists


• Preps the patient for procedure


• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique


• Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure


• Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure(SIM CODES)

Departmental Responsibilities

• Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs


• Knows existing lines of communication and authority


• Handles communications properly


• Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET


• Transports patients as needed


• Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers


• Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement


• Completes necessary paperwork


• Answers departmental phone using proper scripting


• Maintains stock levels and outdates


• Maintain current License and BLS certifications


• Assist in inservice/training for other medical imaging staff as appropriate


• Works as a team with other VI staff to obtain the best possible outcome


• Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership

Quality and Patient Safety

• Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, ie. Armband, DOB, verbal identification


• Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker


• Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear


• Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form


• Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated

Patient Education

• Responsible for patient, family/support system education


• Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed


• Performs other duties as assigned


• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS


Required Minimum Education:

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):



All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor


• ARRT Radiography or ARRT Sonography

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 1 year minimum experience in Diagnostic Radiology Required

Required Minimum Skills:

• Competency in all aspects of diagnostic radiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.


• Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.


• The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.

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