Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Special Procedures)

Job Description

Job Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule & Incentives

• This role is sign on bonus eligible . 

• This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package  for eligible candidates 

• A  full‑time position with a  Monday-Friday rotating day shift Schedule

• Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more

• Access to  Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression

Job Summary

• We are seeking a FT Interventional Special Procedure Technologist .

• The Registered Radiology Technologist must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.

• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.

• Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.

• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.

• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

• Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Equipment

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.

• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.

• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule.

• Ability to operate all aspects of the system.

• Ability to operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner, assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.

Patient Care

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.

• Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique if applicable.

• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.

• Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.

• Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment if applicable.

• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed if applicable.

• Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.

• Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.

• Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.

• Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.

• Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.

• Uses critical thinking skills.

• Asks clarifying questions.

• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.

• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate if applicable.

• Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.

• Preps the patient for the procedure.

• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique if applicable.

• Maintains competency with venipuncture, where applicable.

Education and Communication

• Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.

• Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.

• Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.

• Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.

• Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.

• Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.

• Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces high quality images including appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration and positioning.

• Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.

• Sends all studies to PACS; prints CD’s as necessary. All exams are complete in RIS including image oriented, marked, labeled, and notes are accurate.

• Studies that have been transmitted after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.

• Checks for prior exams and assures that they are loaded, if necessary, and properly labeled prior to sending to PACS.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services in clean and orderly condition.

• Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.

• Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.

• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.

• Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.

• Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.

• Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.

• Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.

• Maintains Joint Commission and any other regulatory agency standards.

• Ability to transfer / retrieve images on the PACS system.

• Takes call when necessary.

• Any other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology. Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• ARRT Radiography Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Required

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

Required Minimum Experience

• Less than 1 year Entry level up to 5 years experience Required

• Experience must be within the past Seven (7) years Required

Required Minimum Skills

• Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.

• The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.

• Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.

• Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.

• Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.

• Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.

• Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.

• Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.

• Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of “customers”, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.

• Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.

• Competent in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.

• Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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