Under general supervision, performs angiographic, interventional and other specialized procedures. Prepares examination area, positions patients for procedures, and operates complex radiographic and monitoring equipment in accordance with established techniques and routines. Assist physicians as necessary.
Education: Completion of two (2) years post-high school training in an approved school of diagnostic imaging. Licensures/Certifications: Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification). Must have passed a qualifying examination given by an appropriate credentialing agency. Experience: Two (2) years' experience as a Radiologic Technologist or one (1) year experience in interventional radiology. Skills: * Knowledge of diagnostic radiology principles and procedures. * Analytical skills necessary to determine the best method of providing requested diagnostic images based on the specifics of the individual case. * Knowledge of medical terminology, pathology, and anatomy. Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients and families who may be under physical and/or emotional stress. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: * Prepares patient for examination and sets up and manipulates the use of all interventional radiography, data processing, and ancillary equipment required for interventional procedures. * Calculates and selects proper technical factors such as kilovolts, current, exposure time, focal distance and focal spot sized based on the suspected pathology, age and body thickness of the patient. Uses only the combinations that will safeguard the patient, staff, and equipment. * Assists physicians during procedures with medical equipment and instruments, and the administration of contrast materials and medications. * Transfers image data to PACS environment for physician review and interpretation where appropriate. * Maintains records and/or technical notations on each case as required by regulatory agencies and ensures files and records are properly completed with correct information. * Draws blood and introduces IV's according to established procedures where appropriate. * Assists with daily workload and staffing levels. * Assists others in scheduling and flow of examinations and use of equipment. * Demonstrates and assists in instruction of interventional radiology equipment, operation and theory to radiologic technology students and other professional and ancillary personnel. * Participates in the formal teaching program and in-service education programs as required. * Performs a variety of related clerical tasks, such as retrieving radiographic film records, filing films, answering phones, relaying messages and registering and scheduling patients. * In addition to vascular interventional cases, works in the cath lab and assists cardiologist in performing cardiac interventional cases to include but not limited to: * Insertion of Pacemakers and leads * Temporary Pacemakers * Generator removal and replacement * Loop recorder insertion and removal * Pericardiocentesis Pay Range $35.31 - $57.90
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs. COVID-19 Vaccination All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners. Equal Employment Opportunity GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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