Interventional Radiology Technologist
Company: ECHN
Location: New Britain
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE! - $6,400 # POSITION SUMMARY:
Interventional Radiology Technologist is responsible for providing
patient services using invasive cardiovascular technology under the
direction of a physician, leading to the diagnosis and treatment of
congenital and acquired organ and vascular disease. # Responsible
for performing routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic
technical procedures at a level that does not require constant
supervision of technical detail. Interventional Radiology
Technologist assists in the performance of a variety of procedures
requiring independent judgment, good knowledge of anatomy, and high
technical knowledge of equipment. The technologist has a constant
awareness of infection control standards, the importance of
sterility and an acute awareness of patient care protocols #
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a high school graduate. #American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) National Board
certified. Vascular-Interventional (VI) Radiography Certification
by the ARRT preferred. Maintain a valid State of Connecticut
License to practice Radiographic technical procedures. On an
on-going basis the incumbent must obtain the mandatory number of
continued educational units (CEU#s) needed to maintain the currency
of state licensure.# The employee must take and pass ECHN#s
mandatory annual education program and meet the ECHN age-specific
knowledge/skill requirement, annually. Must be BLS Certified.
Employee must have access to reliable transportation to travel
between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to
perform essential duties. # COMPETENCIES: Requires advanced math
skills in physics in order to understand and set the level of
radiation exposure to the patient and themselves for the process.#
Must have a complete working knowledge in the principals of
physics, anatomy, medical terminology, sterile technique and
radiation protection as it relates to Radiology practice.# The
ability to speak, read and write using the English language is
required in order to read procedures that are ordered, communicate
with patients.# . The incumbent must be able to effectively
communicate with individuals from all age groups and demonstrate
patience and empathy with patients.# Communicates appropriately
using good interpersonal skills. Positive professional demeanor is
projected through verbal and non-verbal communications.# Bilingual
capabilities in English and Spanish are desirable, but not
required.# Successfully complete ECHN#s High Reliability
Organization Education.# # # ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job.# They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time.# Eastern
Connecticut Health Network reserves the right to change or assign
other duties and responsibilities to this position. # Performs all
routine radiographic procedures according to department standards,
protocols and guidelines required by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists and the State of Connecticut. Provides
proper clinical patient care while performing diagnostic
procedures. Critiques and assesses the overall quality of images
taken.# Uses a combination of skill, experience and judgment in
improving the quality of images (i.e.; adjusts the contrast,
manipulates the size of the image, annotates, etc.).## Provides
careful critique and assessment of image quality. Exhibits and
maintains a familiarity with the capabilities of radiographic
equipment. Sterile technique policies and practices are followed
and monitored. Maintains adequate stock levels and personal
protection equipment in the Angio Suite. Actively participates in
the maintenance of stock and inventory cycle counts. Maintains
professionalism in line with ECHN#s Core Values during stressful
situations with minimal disruption of professional capabilities.
Exhibits accuracy in computer patient and diagnostic procedure
documentation. Exhibits a willingness to accomplish a task and
works well as a team member. Keeps abreast of the advances of this
modality. Efficiently and effectively provides procedural support
for a variety of patient procedures Patient is positioned properly
for procedure Total Fluoro times are reported to the physicians at
standard intervals. Wears radiation badge every day of work. Guides
non RT personnel in safe radiation practices. Responsible for
achieving quality assurance measures and requirements. Quality
images are consistently sent to PACS. Universal Protocol checklists
are completed properly. Assist in training of newly hired staff.
Successfully completes any continuing education, staff meetings and
training Participates as a team member and is accountable for own
work responsibilities Feedback is solicited and accepted in a
positive manner. Accountability for actions and decisions is
demonstrated in daily work. Productive work habits are consistently
displayed. #Serves, manages and supports internal and external
customers. Change is met with positive supportive behavior. #Help
is offered to others to solve problems and complete tasks to
facilitate communication and positive team dynamics. #MPECHN
Keywords: ECHN, Meriden , Interventional Radiology Technologist, Healthcare , New Britain, Connecticut
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