Special Procedures Technologist

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Special Procedures Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's South Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David's South Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Special Procedures Technologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Interventional Radiology Technologist is responsible for all aspects of diagnostic and interventional procedures performed in the Specials Suite. Performs technical duties utilizing various types of equipment to image selected vascular structures or therapeutic intervention. Principles of positioning, radiographic sciences, and radiation protection are exercised with specialized techniques. Assists and supports the physicians with invasive procedures. Has responsibility for patient charge entry, availability of procedure supplies and inventory management. Maintains professional judgment and conduct that is complimentary of the ARRT Code of Ethics and St. David’s Healthcare Values.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

I CARE: Integrity Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence

Demonstrate Excellence in performing interventional technologist responsibilities

• *Operates and positions the fluoroscopy and Digital Imagery efficiently and effectively, demonstrates ability to trouble-shoot errors. 

• *Pan table to accurately visualize requested/appropriate views.

• *Identifiesanatomical orientation on all requiredimages, andensures proper film ID on images. 

• *Provides patient care in coordination with team members. Assures clear, effective communicationregardingpatient care. 

• *Demonstratesability to recognize changes inpatient’sphysical and mental status, informs nurse/radiologist. Participates in intervention. 

• *Sets up the Ultrasound unit for the radiologist tooperateandsendsplacement images to PACS. 

• *Completes Lab/Micro orders for specimens collected in procedures and handles according to policy. 

• *Anticipates the patient care needs of the nurse; assist in code, operate related non-imaging equipment. 

Demonstrate Excellence in scrub tech clinical skills   

• *Demonstrates safety skills when operating the power injector; adheres to set guidelines.

• *Performs scrub role during invasive procedures including, but not limited to: 

• Competently assist physicians with procedure, 

• Anticipates and responds to the needs of the performing physician, 

• Demonstrate sterile technique for handling sterile instruments/supplies, 

• Manage procedure wires and catheters, 

• * Product selections appropriate to case/patient. 

• *Proficiently remove sheaths and hold pressure to achieve hemostasis. 

• *All fluids and medication are labeled as outlined in policy. 

• *Anticipates and responds to the needs of the physician, nurse and co-technologist during the procedure 

Demonstrates Accountability for Safety Practices in Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging:

• *Identifies patient verbally and confirms with 2 patient identifiers (order or request) with patient ID band during first contact and prior to medication administration. 

• *Performs “Procedural Pause” on all exams; verifies exam/side and ensures Meditech order matches the written order. Ensures indicators forprocedure isappropriate. 

• *Medications and sharps aresecured at all times. 

• *UtilizeseMARfor all chemicals, medications and contrast administered for imagingprocedure. 

• *Administer contrast mediain accordance withthe Medication Usage and Contrast Policies: 

• Medications are secure at all times; removed fromAcudoseafter patient screening and prior to administration. 

• Practices the 5-rights for medication administration. 

• Evaluates and documents complete contrastquestionnaireabout medical history, allergies, and contrast history prior to all administration. 

• Relays to supervising radiologist or physician asappropriate;documents. 

• Completes Risk Management Report in Meditech for Medication/ADR related events. Completes required documentation and reporting for extravasations.

• *Follows set guidelines when performing venipuncuture; has completed approval process. 

• *Conducts Fall Assessment when acquiring patients from room and returning patients to rooms/ED/ISS or post portable procedure.

• *Demonstrates safe practice with HIGH risk for fall patients; does not leave unattended. Secures patient with table straps, documents in OR module. 

• *Site marking is performed immediately after the pre-procedural pause and time out is completed according to policy prior to start of invasive procedure. 

• *All fluids and medication are labeled when removed from original containers it not given immediately; on procedure invasive trays, oral contrast, injector, etc. 

• *Adheres to radiation plan consistently demonstrates an awareness of Radiation Safety Practices.

• Protects self, patient, staff and public from unnecessary radiation. 

• Screens and documents the possibility of pregnancy on all women of the childbearing age. 

• Employs techniques to minimize radiation exposure by adhering to the ALARA program. 

• Completed required forms and event report for flu or time over 60 minutes 

• *Protects patient, public and self by adhering to Infection Control Policies and guidelines.

• *Safely transports patient by utilizing the transporting policies and performing patient “Hand-Off” at all periods of patient exchange. Uses the Invasive Form when required and Hand-off to patient’s RN. 

• *Demonstrates preparedness for patient arrest or critically ill patients; aware of technologist role in code.

• *Performs daily crash cart checks and operate department monitoring devices

Demonstrates Accountability for Clinical Responsibilities in Specials:

• *Completes all OR module on invasive procedure at time of procedure or immediately following. 

• *Completes required documentation in PACS and Meditech, performs end of day review to ensure all exams have been moved to taken and pushed to PACS. 

• * Prepares patient for procedure; pulls correct orders and consents. 

• *Ensures the patient interventional procedure is chargedcorrectlycalling forassistancewhen needed.

• *Completes charging and paperwork for consignment supplies. 

• *Tracks implant devices in OR module and Implant Log. 

• *Inventories stock annually. 

• *Maintains a clean organized and safe work environment, room and cabinets are clutter free. 

Demonstrates Integrity Consistent with the Hospital Mission: 

• *Functions independently and problem solves effectively, considering alternatives. 

• *Ensures imaging and support equipment is functioning properly. Follows protocol for malfunctions. 

• *Perform daily QC checks to ensure proper equipment function,follows protocol for malfunctions 

• *Assistswith recruiting, training, and providing performance feedback for team members.

• *Consistently reports to work on time and ready forfirstassignment. 

• *Takescall on a rotating basis. Arrives at SAH within 30 minutes of receipt of call. 

• *Attends staff meetings. When absent, is responsible for obtaining information from meetings. 

• *Performs other duties/task as requested.

Demonstrates Respect During all Interactions: 

• *AIDET is used in all exam interactions. 

• *Soliciting patient cooperation by explaining procedure to patients and family in terms they understand attempts to clarify any misconceptions; communicates with patient during the exam. Education is documented. 

• *Maintains awareness of patient safety, patient privacy, confidentiality and dignity at all times. 

• *Effectively use the Hospital “Service Recovery” when warranted. 

• *Communicates with Nurse and Charge Technologist/s to ensure department runs efficiently.

Demonstrates Compassion to the needs of others: 

• *Displays flexibility and volunteers to work odd or extra shifts when workloads or absences warrant. 

• *Participates in efficient room turnover. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

EDUCATION: Graduate of an American Medical Association- approved program in Radiologic Technology. Associates degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 6-12 months related experience. Prefer experience in angiography and therapeutic intervention lab.

LICENSED/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• MRT Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certificate or Temporary Medical Radiologic Technologist Certificate

• Certified in Radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists American Registry or Radiologic Technology (ARRT, RTR) 

• ARRT Vascular-Interventional and/or Cardiac Interventional Radiology- preferred 

• BLS required per St. David’s Health Care policy  

St. David's South Austin Medical Center , which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Special Procedures Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.