Rad Tech-Float-Interventional Radiology*/Full-Time Days/Atrium Medical Center

Job Title: Special Procedures Tech-Float\n\nUnit: Interventional Radiology\n\nShift: Full-Time-Days/ 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.\n\nFacility: Atrium Medical Center\n\nResponsibilities include coverage of both the AMC and MVH IR departments. Independently performs Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures utilizing proper techniques and administration of contrast media. Works under their scope of practice and in accordance with certificate/licensure in the administration of medications, operation of equipment, and venipuncture. Coordinates patient flow and the activities of the IR department. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of duties in order to maintain equipment in good working condition. May perform procedures in other imaging modalities based on departmental needs. May have on call responsibilities\n\nEducation\n\nMinimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree\n\n \n\nAdditional requirements:\n\n\u00a7 Type of degree: Allied Health\n\n\u00a7 Area of study or major: Radiologic Technology\n\n\u00a7 Preferred educational qualifications: N/A\n\n\u00a7 Position specific testing requirement: N/A\n\nLicensure/Certification/Registration\n\n\u00a7 CPR Certification required\n\n\u00a7 ACLS preferred\n\n\u00a7 ARRT RT (R) registry required\n\n\u00a7 Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI) registry preferred\n\n\u00a7 ODH licensure required\n\nExperience\n\nMinimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience\n\nPrior job title or occupational experience: Radiologic Technologist\n\nPrior specific functional responsibilities: N/A\n\nPreferred experience: 3 years of progressive Radiologic Technology experience\n\nOther experience requirements: N/A\n\nKnowledge/Skills\n\n\u00a7 Human anatomy\n\n\u00a7 Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)\n\n\u00a7 Proficient in Radiology Information System (RIS) and Image Storage\n\n\u00a7 Knowledge of advanced IR computer applications\n\n\u00a7 Radiation Safety\n\n\u00a7 Proven exemplary skills to productivity and teamwork\n\n\u00a7 Ability to work independently with little or no supervision\n\n\u00a7 Must possess effective verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.\n\nPhysical Requirements \u0026 Working Conditions\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nPulling\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)\n\n| \n\nStanding\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)\n\n| \n\nOther sounds\n\n| \n\n3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) \n \n---|---|---|---|---|--- \n \nTwisting\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)\n\n| \n\nReaching\n\n| \n\n3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)\n\n| \n\nVisual Acuity Near\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) \n \nWalking\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)\n\n| \n\nManual Dexterity\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)\n\n| \n\nVisual Acuity Far\n\n| \n\n3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) \n \nSitting\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)\n\n| \n\nUse both hands\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)\n\n| \n\nVision Color\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) \n \nPushing\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)\n\n| \n\nTalking\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)\n\n| \n\nConcentrating\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) \n \nClimbing\n\n| \n\n2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)\n\n| \n\nLifting \u003c10 pounds\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)\n\n| \n\nInterpersonal Skills\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) \n \nStooping\n\n| \n\n2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)\n\n| \n\nLifting \u003e10 pounds\n\n| \n\n3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)\n\n| \n\nReading\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) \n \nKneeling\n\n| \n\n3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)\n\n| \n\nNormal hearing both ears\n\n| \n\n3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)\n\n| \n\nThinking\n\n| \n\n4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) \n \nWorking Conditions: \n\n1. Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds\n\n2. May be exposed to aggressive, violent behaviors from patients, family members, and/or visitors\n\n3. May be exposed to blood and body fluids, including those with tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis, or body infestations\n\n4. Must be able to work under stressful conditions which may occur in emergency situations or with a heavy workload\n\n5. Exposed to ionizing radiation\n\nOrganizational Standards\n\n\u00a7 Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health.\n\n\u00a7 Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients/Customers, Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing \u0026 Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff.\n\n\u00a7 Performs in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.\n\n\u00a7 Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.\n\n\u00a7 Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.\n\n\u00a7 Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.\n\n\u00a7 Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.\n\n\u00a7 Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.\n\n\u00a7 Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.\n\n\u00a7 Maintains compliance with organization\u2019s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.\n\n\u00a7 Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.\n\n\u00a7 Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.\n\n\u00a7 Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.\n\n\u00a7 Reports to work as required.\n\nEssential Duties \u0026 Functions\n\nEssential Duties \u0026 Functions:\n\n1. Performs IR procedures of diagnostic quality as ordered by the referring physician and/or radiologist on patients of all ages according to established protocols.\n\n2. Obtains clinical history and data for correlation with the IR procedure.\n\n3. Implements screening and safety measures in accordance with prescribed IR policies / procedures. Performs daily and weekly QC as required.\n\n4. Prepares and administers contrast media to the patient according to policy. Practices sterile techniques.\n\n5. Assists Radiologist in interventional radiology procedures and in performing medical treatment during emergency situations.\n\n6. Coordinates patient care with other areas in order to optimize patient time and satisfaction\n\n7. Assesses learning needs and educates patients/families regarding procedures based on individual needs. Thoroughly educates patients about exam.\n\n8. Ensures that all records, files and reports are properly recorded as required, performs clerical duties when necessary, verifies a signed physician order is received and corresponds with the billed procedure.\n\n9. Maintains knowledge of the locations and operation of all emergency equipment in the unit.\n\n10. Follows radiation safety policies and procedures.\n