Special Procedures Tech

Special Procedures Tech

Do you have the career opportunities as a Special Procedures Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join StoneSprings Hospital Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. 10,000 SIGN ON BONUS TO QUALIFYING CANDIDATES

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Special Procedures Tech where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Special Procedures Technologist. Ensures the efficient use of resources while maintaining quality imaging procedures. Practices radiation safety and observes universal precautions at all times. Performs related work as required.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Productivity/Fiscal Responsibility

• Utilizes appropriate resources to complete assignment within allocated time period.
• Adapts to changes in volume/acuity demands. Remains calm in crisis situations.
• Adheres to Attendance and Tardiness Policy.
• Supports responsible staffing decisions (cancels, places staff on hold/on call, calls in on hold/on call staff appropriately).
• Demonstrates efforts to eliminate waste.
• Reports to work on time and is ready to start work.
• Consistently utilizes Kronos system to document hours of work.
• Demonstrates problem solving ability using appropriate resources.

Commitment to Team

• Serves as a resource as needed in an effective manner to unit and other departments.
• Is supportive of administrative decisions.
• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation, works well with others.
• Is flexible in meeting staffing and scheduling requirements of the department.

Safety

• Has working knowledge of the operation of Department or seeks guidance from appropriate personnel.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and correctly completes work order.
• Assures safe and clean environment. Keeps hallways clutter free and rooms neat.
• Utilizes standard precautions by wearing protective equipment (goggles, gowns, gloves and uses correct handwashing techniques).

Performance Improvement

• Consistently strives to improve performance.
• Makes suggestions for improvement.
• Is receptive to new ideas.
• Is cognizant of age specific, cultural and physical needs of customer in providing service.

Communications/Customer Service

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient/other information.
• Gives accurate and concise reports.
• Keeps the Department Director informed on reportable situations and department needs.
• Interacts with patients, doctors and visitors with grace and tact.
• Gains patient/family confidence.

Personal and Professional Growth & Development

• Attends and participates in staff meetings or reads minutes.
• Participates in unit/department orientation/preceptorships.
• Accepts responsibility for assessment of self-learning needs and identifies resources to accomplish continued personal and professional development.
• Actively participates in hospital and department committees as assigned.
• Attends all mandatory in-services annually.
• Makes independent decisions.
• Requires minimum supervision.
• Displays professional pride.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to HCA's Code of Conduct.
• Conduct reflects HCA's values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct.

Job Functions

• Perform all Special Procedures in strict accordance with currently approved practices as outlined in department policy and procedure manual and comply with all applicable federal, state, local and other regulatory requirements.
• Controls the flow of patients within the section, in an efficient and timely fashion.
• Utilizes supportive protective (i.e., radiation shielding) and immobilization devices as required for patient safety and comfort.
• Communicate to the patient the nature of the procedure and answer questions clarifying the procedure for the patient.
• Demonstrates practical application of age-related factors.
• Assures patient rights and privacy are maintained.
• Reports any significant problems related to patient, physicians, procedures, housekeeping, maintenance, supplies, or personnel to the Lead Technologist and/or Assistant Director.
• Properly wear radiation monitoring devices.
• Demonstrates competency in IV access and IV contrast administration.
• Cares for patients while they are in Radiology Department by checking IV's, catheters, tubing airways, and patient monitoring equipment.
• Utilize proper sterile techniques in setting and performing interventional procedures
• Performs reconstructions/3-D imaging and post procedure of images per protocol.
• Maintains continuing education credits for ARRT licensure.
• Demonstrates competency in operating the power injector in a safe manner per department protocol.
• Works efficiently and performs all exams within allocated timeframe.
• Properly enters charges for exams in RIS (Meditech) in a timely manner.
• Takes call as assigned by Lead Technologist.

Education:

• Graduate of an AMA approved program.

Experience:

• Registered with ARRT. BLS certification through American Red Cross (AHA and military certifications accepted) upon hire.

Experience:

• Ability to perform Special Procedures following accepted standards and protocols.