Interventional Radiology Technician - SIGMA : Job Details

MGB-16479- Interventional Radiology Technician - Jamaica Plain, MA - 13 Weeks Contract Sigma Healthcare Team is currently looking for Interventional Radiology Technician to work onsite at contracted in Jamaica Plain. Shift: 07:00 - 15:30 Summary:

• This position assumes responsibility for care and safety of patients' underlying interventional procedures, and cardiac catheterization examinations.

Responsibilities:

• Performs special diagnostic radiographic procedures on designated parts of the body as required by physician orders
• Selects proper exposure factors for radiographic equipment for each examination
• Determines appropriate equipment for use, i.e. pressure injectors, pressure monitor, mapping system, other imaging equipment.
• Utilizes protective shielding, immobilization and supportive devices when required.
• Assumes responsibility for care and safety of patients while they are undergoing interventional procedures in the labs.
• Assists Radiologists/Cardiologists during special procedures and cardiac catheterizations.
• Provides emotional support to patients and keeps them informed regarding what they will experience during the procedure.
• Participates in the instruction of AS and BS students rotating through department.
• Following HIPAA requirements, prepares digital images for providers outside of the Eskenazi Health system
• Maintains supplies required for radiographic rooms, such as contrast media, pharmaceuticals, etc.
• Keeps rooms adequately stocked, and equipment clean; adheres to infectious control policies in maintaining a semi-sterile environment
• Prepares equipment to be sent to CSR for sterilizing procedures (i.e., wrapping, cleaning, labeling).
• Prepares procedure trays for interventionists prior to all exams. Alters activities to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., adolescent, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, adult) as described in the area/unit age-specific and/or job specific competencies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to use age appropriate communication skills.
• Excellent command of radiologic peripheral, neuro, vascular and cardiac anatomy.
• Basic understanding of the physics of ultrasound.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Must demonstrate growth and development knowledge principles over the life span and possess the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific. needs and cognitive abilities detailed in the department/area/unit job competencies.
• Knowledge of all radiologic equipment, drug utilization, contrast media, pressure injectors, and technical procedures (within assigned area)
• Working knowledge of the HIS, RMS and associated programs, ie. Film Tracking System.
• Completes all studies through the RMS computer system.
• Hospital protocols/procedures, safety procedures to minimize risk to patients, coworkers and self.
• Knowledgeable of and complies with the Hospital's Infection Control and Communicable Disease policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program required; Bachelor's degree in Interventional Radiology.
• Bachelor's degree, a minimum of one year previous working experience in interventional radiology or cardiac catheterization, or two years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist required.
• AART registered.
• Licensed with the State of MA as a Radiologic Technologist, ARRT IR registered.
• Interventional Cath Lab experience required.
• Current ACLS.