Interventional Radiology Tech

Need either a CVT Scrub Technologist or an Interventional Radiology Technologist

Shift 7:30 am to 6:00 pm (10 hrs.) or 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (8 hrs.) and can be on-call.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. CORE VALUES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

• 1. Embraces the value of Service, Excellence, Knowledge, Stability and Community.
• 2. Demonstrates competence in selecting exposure factors, positioning and consistently produces radiologic images of diagnostic quality.
• 3. Works cooperatively with all members of the department to resolve problems expediently.
• 4. Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers.
• 5. Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity for patient’s rights in all interfaces with patients.

B. ADHERES TO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• 1. Demonstrates competence in the ALARA safety principle at all times.
• 2. Complies with organization-wide and department specific policies and procedures, including working of policies, reference to policies as needed.
• 3. Complies with patient care requirements of all regulatory agencies including working knowledge of policies, reference to and compliance to policies.
• 4. Actively creates an environment of safe delivery of patient care and functions with a constant awareness of safety issues. Immediately corrects and reports any unsafe conditions found.
• 5. Practices aseptic technique, isolation and infection control procedures.
• 6. Knowledge of Radiation Safety, Material Safety Data Sheet and Fire/Safety policies and procedures. Able to identify where information manuals are located.
• 7. Uses 2 patient identifiers prior to beginning an exam.
• 8. All matters are handled in a confidential manner per HIPAA policies and California Law regulations.

C. AREAS OF EMPHASIS

• 1. Administers oral contrast as needed per exam.
• 2. Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations and assists Radiologist during procedures.
• 3. Demonstrates competence and proficiency in operation if all x-ray equipment, CR and DR systems.
• 4. Reports equipment malfunctions to manager or lead.
• 5. Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage-assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc.
• 6. Employee understands his/her role on maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only.
• 7. Demonstrates competency in providing health care services in own job category to all age groups.
• 8. Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships to all age groups.

D. DOCUMENTATION/INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

• 1. Demonstrates competency in the use of Hospital information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS.
• 2. Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (BPI projects, task forces, etc.) when warranted.
• 3. Demonstrate confidentiality using own password and all patient care modules.
• 4. Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other areas of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette.

E. DEVELOPMENT

• 1. Keeps work area stocked with office and medical supplies efficiently and reorder through appropriate personnel when necessary.
• 2. Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.

Position Description:

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Shift Times:

Days shift 0730 to 1800

Call Requirements:Preferred to cover calls if possible (Days and weekends)

Float: N/A

Unit Information:

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Staff on unit: 17 staff

Techs-16 Interventional Radiology Technologist

Admin- 1 Imaging assistant

Patients per day: 6-10 on LT 2nd floor and 10 cases per day in 1st floor

Type of equipment:Philips Clarity bi-plane unit and Icono Siemens unit

EMR(Epic, Cerner, etc): Merge Hemodynamic system

Skill Set:

Must Haves :

Non-negotiables each candidate must have to be considered.Include required certifications.

• Certifications: BLS
• ARRT
• (Flouro and CRT) for IR Technologist
• California State license

Nice to have :

• CVT license preferred if possible.

Best Personality Fit:

• Flexible with the hours

Unit Policies:

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• Clock In/out time
• Lunch breaks – Required.
• Overtime- Manager signature required
• Cell Phone Use -
• Where to report injuries, COVID-19, sick calls, etc? Call into supervisor or manager.
• Call – In Policy/ Process-call into supervisor or manager.
• Missed Shift-NO
• Cancelation Policy 2 weeks notice
• Block Scheduling-No

Dress Code:

• ScrubColor–Hospital OR scrubs