Interventional Radiology Tech (6890)

Interventional Radiology Tech

Interventional Rad - Memphis, TN 38103

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Travel Percentage None Category Radiology and Imaging

Description

A Brief Overview Performs radiology examinations and interventional diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to produce radiographs within the special procedures areas. Provides on-call and callback coverage as required. What you will do

• Reviews patient's medical record prior to each examination to obtain and record identifying information required for the procedure and patient records. Demonstrates knowledge and skills and maintains competencies required to provide care appropriate to age of the patients served within department.
• Determines equipment/supply requirements and test special equipment such as contrast media injectors, program selectors, and film changers to ensure that equipment elements are timed and synchronized to operate at desired intervals. Exercises judgment in selecting proper equipment/computer settings.
• Informs and explains examination purposes and procedures to the patient prior to commencement of testing in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner.
• Performs routine radiology and special procedure examinations as ordered by physician, consistent with patient care policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices, patient safety practices and departmental activities.
• Confers and works collaboratively with patient/family/hospital staff in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Maintains required department records, reports and files. Utilizes patient computer system to enter and retrieve data.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement and to produce the best value service.
• Provides support to radiology and other medical and hospital staff to provide clinical assistance as needed. Assists in orientation and supervision of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment and services as part of their training.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment and participates in unit based performance improvement activities which includes committees, monitoring and follow-up.
• Assists in care and maintenance of equipment and effective utilization of supplies. Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Prepares or cleans patient rooms by changing linens, stocking supplies and wiping off tables and equipment. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, and safety, environment and infection control standards.
• Provides on-call and call back coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved program in radiology technology Required and
• Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates Required and
• Additional training may be required in area of assignment Required
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registration by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) required or attained within three (3) attempts at passing the registration examination or twenty-four (24) months of employment. Required and
• ARRT Registry Eligible Upon Hire Required and
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• On the job training after completion of an AMA approved program in radiology technology Required

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Regional One Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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