Vascular Radiologic Technologist, R.T (VI)

This position is sign on bonus eligible

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

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  Sign-On Bonus:
  
  
  
  
  $15,000 sign-on bonus ($10,000 for new graduates) provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements
  
  



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  Location: Winston Salem, NC
  
  



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  Hours: Monday-Friday 0830 to 1700, on-call responsibilities and holiday coverage
  
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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  Associate's degree from an approved school of Radiologic Technology.
  
  



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  Completion of Special Procedures Training Program or one year experience as a technologist in Special Procedures.
  
  



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  Completion of one week sterile technique training program to be provided by the OR education coordinator, if no prior Special Procedures experience or/with surgical technique
  
  

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

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  Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required.
  
  



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  CPR certification required - BLS.
  
  



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  Registered Cardiovascular-Interventional Technologist ( ARRT- CV or VI) preferred.
  
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations.
  
  



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  Provides technologist coverage for 24-hour emergency endovascular surgical services.
  
  



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  Performs or assists in performing procedures and/or diagnostic tests and/or therapeutic exams, as well as maintains files and compiles records according to procedure as required for accurate and current departmental records and/or reports.
  
  



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  Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote and improve quality patient care and maintains appropriate education/credentials to accomplish work objectives.
  
  



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  Performs routine analysis on imaging equipment to assure proper working conditions and a minimum of downtime.
  
  

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Good oral, written, and listening communication skills
  
  



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  Ability to work independently and prioritize clinical responsibilities
  
  



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  Ability to navigate multiple computer systems
  
  



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  Training skills
  
  



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  Knowledge of vascular anatomy
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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  Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases
  
  



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  Possibe exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases
  
  



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  Possible exposure to toxic chemicals
  
  



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  Regular exposure to low-level radiation
  
  



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  Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
  
  



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  Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
  
  



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  Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
  
  



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  Handles emergency or crisis situations
  
  



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  May perform emergency care
  
  



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  Subject to long irregular hours
  
  



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  Requires judgment action which could result in the death of a patient Required protective equipment including eye protection, face protection, gown, lead apron, mask, sterile and non-sterile medical gloves