Interventional Radiology Technician - Sigma Inc
Newton, MA 02462
About the Job
MGB-10917 - Interventional Radiology Technician - Newton, MA - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare Team is currently looking for Interventional Radiology Technician to work onsite at our client's facility in Newton, MA.
Shift: Will discuss at interview
Summary:
Responsibilities:
Sigma Healthcare Team is currently looking for Interventional Radiology Technician to work onsite at our client's facility in Newton, MA.
Shift: Will discuss at interview
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
- 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
- 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.
- Current ACLS.
Source : Sigma Inc