INTERVENTIONAL RAD TECHNOLOGIST

INTERVENTIONAL RAD TECHNOLOGIST
Camden, NJ

Job ID 64487 Job Type Full Time

Shift Day

Specialty Radiology


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Hello. My name is Don Viterelli. I am one of the hospital based radiology managers. I oversee the cat scan M. R. I. And ultrasound departments here in radiology. Um One of the most unique parts of my day coming to cooper is that I never know what I'm going to walk into. Um Which makes it very exciting because I love problem solving. I love helping out my coworkers. I love working with other department heads to try to provide the best patient care and also to ensure that our patients have the best outcome possible. Um The other part that I love is that everyone that I work with is part of my family, my second family, my home away from home family and I enjoy working with every single one of them and I really appreciate the care that cooper gives to its employees and to their patients and I'm happy to be part of this team.

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Short Description

Assists interventionalists in all procedures within the scope of interventional radiology and vascular surgery, but not limited to oncology, vascular and trauma. Skill set must be maintained to handle supplies/instrumentation associated with interventional procedures. Adheres to all infection prevention policies, utilizing the appropriate PPE needed.

Responsibilities

• Duties to include but not limited to, assisting with pre and post procedure patient assessment, patient teaching, assisting with patient care within scope of practice, inventory management (inventory, receive, organize, restock of products)
• Assist physician in endovascular and Cardiac/Cardiology procedures to include but not limited to setting up sterile field, positioning and prepping, circulating and scrubbing to assist with handling of instruments, operating and monitoring of equipment, passage of catheters and guidewires.
• Operate fluoroscope equipment, laser, and other equipment associated with interventional vascular and cardiac procedures. Practices radiation safety in accordance of regulations.
• Prepare radiopaque materials for administration by physician. Draw up contrast for injections.
• Completes records accurately, includes procedure documentation, billing, supplies, radiation exposure.
• Assist in patient positioning and patient transfers.
• Assist in checking of daily controls for all equipment utilized in routine care of patient; ensure medical equipment is in working order and all supplies are available.
• Assist in training and acts as a preceptor of new technologists, physicians, nurses, students. Serve as a role model.
• Cover off-shift call requirements based on unit needs. Float to other areas within institution to support staffing needs of other departments within scope of practice.
• Obtain and maintain all certifications, including BLS, required.

Experience Required

0-2 years of experience

3-5 years of experience preferred

Skills/Qualifications:

Communication - Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
Operate fluoro unit along with all supporting equipment needed to perform interventional procedures

Education Requirements

H.S. Diploma, Certificate of Completion/Degree from accredited Radiology Program or Vascular Program, associate degree preferred.

Graduate of AMA approved Radiology Technologist Program, NJ DEP license required upon hire

License/Certification Requirements

AART
NJDEP
BLS from American Heart Association

Special Requirements

Full time, 40 hours a week

Monday-Friday 7A-5:30P, and on call rotation

Hourly Rate Min $37

Hourly Rate Max $61

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io

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