Special Procedures/Interventional Technologist

Position At Danbury Hospital

Assists physicians in interventional procedures and takes x-rays and angiographs as ordered by referring physicians under state and registry guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Takes quality diagnostic images. Verifies physicians orders, enters patient's demographics and evaluates film.
• Assists/scrubs with radiologist utilizing universal precautions at all times.
• Explains procedure to patient and answers any questions.
• Administers and records isotope dosage in accordance with established departmental protocol.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Ensures radiation protection for patient.
• Orders supplies/inventory. Stocks all supplies on a daily basis.
• Charts patients accounts accurately.
• Accurately schedules Interventional Procedures.
• Monitors radiographic quality for optimum diagnosis ensuring all films have the proper identification.
• Performs all CME functions prior to submitting case for dictation.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required: Minimum Experience: three years Desired: BLS and ACLS.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials: ARRT, RAD

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 192

Department: Interventional Radiology

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly