Special Procedures Tech I

Department

SPECIAL PROCEDURES - 207044

Worker Sub Type

Agency

Work Shift

Pay Grade

Job Description

Performs special procedures exams in the Radiology Department for patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric.

Other duties may include:

COMPLIES WITH ESTABLISHED INSTITUTIONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES - Follows all VH personnel policies. Completes mandatory hospital and departmental education, maintains required professional certification and continuing education mandates as necessary, and ACLS. Supervises radiologic technology students during clinical rotations and orientation of new personnel. Notifies supervisor of malfunctioning equipment immediately. Monitors supplies as depleted. Complies with all universal precautions and infection control guidelines.

PERFORMS SPECIAL PROCEDURE EXAMS - Correctly makes modifications of preps, exposure factors, positioning and contrast media for patients of all ages including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Operates and positions imaging equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate, set appropriate technical factors, adapting as necessary for the age of the patient, performs digital subtraction exams and practices radiation protection with accuracy. Prepares angiographic table, supplies, equipment and preps patients accurately utilizing sterile technique. Assist Nursing in assuming care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during the procedures, e.g. monitoring vital signs (before, during and after cases), minimizes patient discomfort. Assists physician in performing the radiographic procedure. (Scrub and/or Circulate) Follows guidelines for universal precautions (infection control) 100% of the time.

Uses available information systems technology- Accurately enters data into the EMR and Imaging System to capture patient visit and charge information, including: recording exam time, resource usage, supplies used; accurately modifying studies

Uses the Imaging System to record accurate, high quality studies by:

Creating images using approved techniques

Annotating the images, as needed

Sending all the studies to Imaging Systems and the correct work list

Limiting the number of unnecessary unspecified exams

Education

Program Radiologic Technology

ARRT(R) registry required with satisfactory completion of an AMA accredited Radiologic Technology Program. ARRT (CV or VI) registry preferred.

Experience

2 years Healthcare/Medical- Radiologist experience as a Radiologic Technologist or one year as an RT

Prefer one year of intensive training in special procedures

Certification & Licensures

ACLS Certified within one year of hire/transfer into position required

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support)- American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP)- AHA approved required *

VI Registry must be obtained within 2 yrs of hire date. required

• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development. Competence in providing Angiographic/Interventional services for patients of all ages including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Physical Demands

17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.