Interventional/Special Procedure Technologist

Job DetailJob Title:Interventional/Special Procedure TechnologistDepartment:83064-Interventional RadiologyLocation:FarmingtonFTE%:1ShiftRotatingSearch #:2024-579Closing Date:Recruiter:O'Donnell, Lorin E.Additional Links:This position is Benefit eligible; click here for an overview of available benefits.This position is covered by the UHP Bargaining Unit; click here to review the current UHP Contract.This position is in Salary group UHP-08 click here to review the current UHP Pay Plan.Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add a full time Interventional/Special Procedure Rad Tech to our Interventional Radiology Department located in Farmington, CT. This position is eligible for a $20,000.00 bonus for new employees.At UConn Health this crucial role is responsible for utilizing imaging equipment in the treatment of image guided procedures to help diagnose and treat heart and blood vessel disorders including angioplasty, stenting, hemodynamics and calculations, percutaneous intervention, thrombolysis, embolization, ablation, biopsies, and more.REQUIRED CREDENTIALS MUST BE UPLOADED AT TIME OF APPLICATION TO MEET QUALIFICATIONSCOMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability, some offer no annual deductible and minimal co-paysGenerous vacation and sick-time plansMulti-channel retirement options (pension and match options)Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family membersQuick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areasState of the art facility and campus environmentsSCHEDULE: Full time, 40 hours per week, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and on callExamples of Duties:Performs imaging and procedures as prescribed by license practitioner integrating pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum imaging results in accordance with standards and protocols.Prepares patient for procedure including taking a medical history, explaining process to patient and answering questions about the procedure;Correctly position patient for a successful procedure and imaging, Works with Provider to protocol exam to ensure the appropriate procedure is being performed;Assumes responsibility patient's care, safety, and physical comfort while they are in your care.Recognizes any unusual patient condition and -initiate emergency measures initiate RRT and assist with resuscitation.Complies with all safety policies and regulations and maintains safety for other and self.Maintains daily log of patients seen, keep track of patients' records; stores digital image data as appropriate and documents patient dose exposures;Maintains imaging equipment and work area cleanliness, and promptly reports equipment failures to appropriate personnel; maintains work area.Follows quality assurance guidelines and maintains patients' confidentialityAssists with the daily operations, such as efficient patient flow, adequate availability of supplies, and performs related clerical duties as required.Provides in-service education as requested by other members of the health care team.Assists in the training of Radiology students during clinical rotations and new physicians, residents and fellows.Coordinates with other staff to ensure appropriate patient care is provided.Assists in the development of new computed tomography techniques and protocols.Orient new technologists and provide education and training as required / assigned.Participates in research practices.Acts as a lead or in a leadership capacity on an as needed basis.Ensures correct charges of procedures and supply on a daily basis.Establishes and maintains ethical working relationship with healthcare teamPerforms other related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications Required:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of physiology and anatomy; considerable knowledge of applicable diagnostic equipment, procedures and techniques; knowledge of radiation safety, infection control and patient safety techniques and policies; skills in social perceptiveness, learning strategies, critical thinking skills, active listening, instructional skills, reading comprehension and written/oral expression skills; considerable interpersonal skills; good hand-eye coordination; detailed oriented; ability to communicate effective (oral and written) with patient and health care team, ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum imaging information in each procedure performed; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team; ability to serve various age group and show sensitivity to patient's multicultural needs ability to operate and navigate computerized clinical systems [e.g. PACS and RIS] and office applications [e.g. MS outlook and Word]; ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.General Experience and Training:Radiography Registry [R.T. (R) by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)Two [2] years' experience performing interventional and special radiographic procedures and hybrid Interventional radiology experience preferred.Cardiac Interventional or vascular interventional registry by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or registry eligible and obtain registry within six months in position. Must possess and maintain during employment a Connecticut State license to practice radiography.Must possess and maintain during employment an active Basic Life Support [BLS] certificate and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.Working Conditions:Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.Strength sufficient to position patients of various weights who need assistance; move heavy equipment on wheels and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.May be required to stand for long periods.May be exposed to infectious / communicable diseases.May frequently be required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.Why UConn HealthUConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.