Interventional Radiology Tech $3000/wkly pay package

40 hrs. per week, 8-hour shifts. Rotating Days, Rotating Shifts, Shift start time 07a-330p, 08a-430p and 09a-530p. On call required in rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays. Use of lead apron required.


PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


1. Assist the Physicians in all aspects of invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring and recording hemodynamic parameters in accordance to policy and procedure.


2. Assists in diagnostic interventional procedures operating interventional and other equipment/devices as appropriate.


3. Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures to insure safety and comfort while preparing for and while undergoing interventional procedures. Provides explanation of procedures and answer patient and answers pertinent questions of patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.


4. Transfers patients onto medical equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers.


5. Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity.


6. Sets up sterile tray, cleans and disposes after procedure.


7. Participates in activities which promote professional self-growth and development


8. Assist physician with administration of contrast media


9. Assists in maintaining inventory for the department.


10. Responsible for all aspects of Electrophysiology (EP) program (applies to EP Tech only job code 8148&8149)


11. Keeps current of new developments in EP (applies to EP Tech only job code 8148 & 8149)


12. Responsible for preventative maintenance of interventional equipment.
• Cleans interventional equipment
• Performs routine safety checks and inspections of equipment to ensure these are current, in good order and ready for use.


13. Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.