Special Procedures Technologist Atrium Health Mercy

Job Req ID: 736481

Position Number: 00174738

Employment Type: PRN

Shift: Variable/On Call

Shift Details:

Standard Hours: 4.00

Department Name: Radiology - Special Studies

Location: Atrium Health Mercy

Location Details: 

Our mission is to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all. The name Atrium Health allows us to grow beyond our current walls and geographical borders to impact as many lives as possible and deliver solutions that help communities thrive. For more information, please visit atriumhealth.org/about-us.

 

 

Job Summary

Assists in the various invasive angio and interventional procedures performed in the Interventional Radiology Suite. Organizes surgical scrub and circulation duties for total patient care during and after the procedure. Monitors patients in the Interventional Radiology area.



Essential Functions

 

 

• Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional and angiographic procedures under the direction of a physician.


• Explains the procedure to the patient and preps the patient for the procedure.


• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.


• Circulates during the procedure and maintains responsibility for patient comfort.


• Provides supplies necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.


• Removes catheters/sheaths and applies direct pressure or clamp as appropriate.


• Provides necessary report information to the holding area or nursing unit as needed.


• Records and processes hemodynamic reports, contrast media records and charges promptly and accurately.


• Enters patient data and inventory into WITT program and sends films for review.


• Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.

Physical Requirements

Requires standing and walking while wearing 10 to 15 pound lead radiation protection aprons. Exposure to radiation, secretions and blood. Confined working area. Normal vision, manual dexterity and good eye and hand coordination is necessary to operate equipment. Constant concentration required during procedures.



Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an ANA accredited Radiologic Technologist Program or completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program required. BLS HCP certification from AHA required. RTR required. 1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred.

 

 

 

 

At Atrium Health, our patients, communities and teammates are at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion allows us to deliver care that is superior in quality and compassion across our network of more than 900 care locations.

 

As a leading, innovative health system, we promote an environment where differences are valued and integrated into our workforce. Our culture of inclusion and cultural competence allows us to achieve our goals and deliver the best possible experience to patients and the communities we serve.

 

Posting Notes: Not Applicable

Atrium Health is an EOE/AA Employer