Neuro Interventional Radiology Technologist - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital, Wesley Chapel, FL

Neuro Interventional Tech

Elevating Healthcare in Wesley Chapel and West Florida, Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is poised to revolutionize healthcare in Wesley Chapel and the broader West Florida region. This five-story, state-of-the-art multi-specialty hospital spans 380,000 square feet, purpose-built to serve one of Florida's fastest-growing communities with exceptional, outcomes-focused care.

Job Summary: Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for procedures while adhering to radiation safety principles.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates professional judgment in service delivery and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
• Delivers appropriate care, recognizes patient conditions, and ensures successful completion of procedures and guidelines.
• Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
• Adheres to Orlando Health's mission statement and strategic imperatives.
• Assesses the patient's physical condition and age-specific needs.
• Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient's clinical history, and ensures accurate documentation and communication to the appropriate team members.
• Positions patient, equipment, and associated devices. Manipulates technical factors to achieve high-quality images for interpretation.
• Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
• Provides instructions to achieve patient cooperation and desired procedure results.
• Demonstrates proficiency in contrast media administration with and without use of power injectors.
• Administers medical aid as required in cases of adverse reactions to contrast medication and/or other emergencies.
• Applies the principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
• Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.
• Applies sterile techniques and appropriate standard precautions in utilizing Personal Protective equipment (PPE) to prevent cross-contamination in accordance with OH policy and training procedures.
• Performs as a mentor/preceptor for new staff while maintaining high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism.
• Assists the neurosurgeon/interventional radiologist as a scrub and/or circulator during procedures.
• Performs general angiography as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge on the principles of interventional neurological procedures such as: Percutaneous angioplasty, vasospasm treatment, thrombolitic therapy and embolitic coiling procedures.
• Understands the application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures.
• Verifies the operation of imaging equipment prior to all procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge on obtaining pertinent pre-procedural information.
• Works closely with the supervisor, manager, and physicians to demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Appraises and evaluates actual and potential hemostasis of a vessel post-procedure.
• Evaluates and independently resolves equipment problems within contractual guidelines. Notifies the appropriate division for repair.
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding location, use, and troubleshooting of complex technical equipment and instruments. Acts as a resource for its operation and training.
• Works with the Supervisor to establish efficiency in product usage and assists with ordering supplies.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Assists in the supervision of student technologists and the training of new technologists.
• Maintains adequate inventory level of supplies, equipment, resources, tools, and forms including the neurointerventional room.
• Participates on the planned emergency response team.
• Ensures the safety of all customers.
• Ensures that case turnover time is within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimal patient care.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures, department guidelines, and education requirements.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited school of Radiology Technology required.
• Venipuncture experience required.
• Licensure/Certification: Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Florida; and Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification; and Required to maintain BLS/Healthcare provider certification.
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in general Interventional Angiography procedures and two (2) years of experience in Interventional Neuro Angiography.