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Special Procedures Technologist - Atrium Health Cabarrus - PRN
Atrium Health • CONCORD, NC 28027 • Posted 3 days ago
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The Special Procedures Technologist at Atrium Health Cabarrus assists in invasive angio and interventional procedures performed in the Interventional Radiology Suite. This role involves organizing surgical scrub and circulation duties for total patient care during and after the procedure, monitoring patients in the Interventional Radiology area, and performing specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional and angiographic procedures under the direction of a physician.
Responsibilities
- Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional and angiographic procedures under the direction of a physician.
- Explains the procedure to the patient and preps the patient for the procedure.
- Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
- Circulates during the procedure and maintains responsibility for patient comfort.
- Provides supplies necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
- Removes catheters/sheaths and applies direct pressure or clamp as appropriate.
- Provides necessary report information to the holding area or nursing unit as needed.
- Records and processes hemodynamic reports, contrast media records and charges promptly and accurately.
- Enters patient data and inventory into WITT program and sends films for review.
- Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of an ANA accredited Radiologic Technologist Program or completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program
- BLS HCP certification from AHA
- RTR certification
Preferred
- 1 year in diagnostic radiology
- 1 year in interventional radiology
About Atrium Health
Atrium Health operates in the healthcare industry, providing a wide range of world-class medical services across multiple specialties. They prioritize patient care, privacy, diversity, and inclusion while offering financial assistance and maintaining high standards of excellence. Atrium Health is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to patients, visitors, providers, and employees across several states.
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Overview
Interested in being considered? Please apply and a member of the Talent acquisition team will be in contact with the next steps via email or phone. Feel free to share this opportunity with others that may be interested as well and visit our careers page: https://careers.atriumhealth.org/search/radiology-services/jobs
Atrium Health Cabarrus is a regional 457-bed, not-for-profit hospital in Concord, NC. More than 4,200 hospital employees provide services through an extensive inpatient and outpatient network, including Jeff Gordon Children's Center, Hayes Family Center and Batte Cancer Center, part of Atrium Health's Levine Cancer Institute.
Interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities? Check out this video: Atrium Health Radiology Live Meaningfully - YouTube
Job Summary
Assists in the various invasive angio and interventional procedures performed in the Interventional Radiology Suite. Organizes surgical scrub and circulation duties for total patient care during and after the procedure. Monitors patients in the Interventional Radiology area.
Essential Functions
- Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional and angiographic procedures under the direction of a physician.
- Explains the procedure to the patient and preps the patient for the procedure.
- Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
- Circulates during the procedure and maintains responsibility for patient comfort.
- Provides supplies necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
- Removes catheters/sheaths and applies direct pressure or clamp as appropriate.
- Provides necessary report information to the holding area or nursing unit as needed.
- Records and processes hemodynamic reports, contrast media records and charges promptly and accurately.
- Enters patient data and inventory into WITT program and sends films for review.
- Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.
Physical Requirements
Requires standing and walking while wearing 10 to 15 pound lead radiation protection aprons. Exposure to radiation, secretions and blood. Confined working area. Normal vision, manual dexterity and good eye and hand coordination is necessary to operate equipment. Constant concentration required during procedures.
Education, Experience and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an ANA accredited Radiologic Technologist Program or completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program required. BLS HCP certification from AHA required. RTR required. 1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred.
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