Radiology Technologist Special Procedure
Mountain View Regional
- Las Cruces, NM
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Full Time
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k) With Matching
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- 100% licensure/certification reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Uses suitable positioning and/or immobilizing to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest with respect to patient's physical and psychological needs as determined by age, ability and comfort.
- Understands and applies aseptic, surgical and radiological techniques (ie: tray preparation, sterile draping, and patient preparation).
- Maintains knowledge of sterile supplies and techniques used for interventional/invasive procedures.
- Adequately prepares equipment and instruments for interventional/invasive procedures.
- Verifies signed informed consent and properly prepares patient for interventional/invasive procedures.
- Recognizes physician needs during the interventional/invasive procedure and responds to them.
- Presents exam education to the patient prior to the exam, gives post procedure instructions pertinent to the interventional/invasive procedure performed.
- Properly prepares the patient for interventional procedure.
- Correctly performs digital imaging techniques.
- Maintains archival storage of digitized images as appropriate.
- Is responsible for inventory and control of specific angiography items such as catheters, guide wires, interventional sets, etc. in work area; may purchase supplies for the area of responsibility; uses supplies cost effectively.
- Properly performs hemostasis protocols and uses proper techniques to remove catheters as it relates to intravascular or angiographic studies.
- Competently performs properfacility conscious sedation policies and procedures.
- Follows the appropriate pre and post monitoring protocols for interventional/invasive procedures.
- Coordinates the CT scanning examinations to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care.
- Demonstrates ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician's orders.
- Inventories and manages specific CT supply items such as biopsy needles, pressure injector syringes, interventional sets, etc. in work area; may purchase supplies for the area of responsibility. Uses supplies cost effectively.
- Assists with the workflow through the supervisor to ensure completion of work assignments.
- Works with the radiologist to set standards for CT to ensure quality in techniques, procedures and patient care.
- Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Associate Degree graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology required
- 1-2 years Clinical experience as Radiologic Technologist required
- 2-4 years Clinical experience as Radiologic Technologist in Special Procedures/IR preferred
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals and external vendors.
- Ability to operate and understand radiographic technology and equipment/applications.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors at all times.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy and comply with all HIPPA requirements.
- Ability to use initiative and independent judgment.
- Knowledge of radiation safely and protection procedures.
- ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist As required by state required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required