Interventional Technologist - On Call

Description INTERVENTIONAL - SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECHNOLOGIST WANTED TO TAKE CALL!

DANBURY HOSPITAL - GROWING PRN 1 week call rotation for the Interventional Radiology Dept.

every 4th week Call starts 4:30pm-7:30am.

This is a union position.

Summary: Serve as On Call Interventional Radiology Technologist to assist Radiologist and PA with Interventional Radiology procedures.

Responsibilities: Knowledge of sterile technique, procedures and supplies need for case.

Ability to scrub on procedures, on call coverage including Holidayï s, and weekends.

Knowledge of CT.

1.

Takes quality diagnostic images.

Verifies physicians orders, enters patient's demographics and evaluates film.

2.

Assists/scrubs with radiologist utilizing universal precautions at all times.

3.

Explains procedure to patient and answers any questions.

4.

Administers and records isotope dosage in accordance with established departmental protocol.

5.

Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity.

Ensures radiation protection for patient.

6.

Orders supplies/inventory.

Stocks all supplies on a daily basis.

7.

Charts patients accounts accurately.

8.

Accurately schedules Interventional Procedures.

9.

Monitors radiographic quality for optimum diagnosis ensuring all films have the proper identification.

10.

Performs all CME functions prior to submitting case for dictation.

11.

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

12.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: CERTIFICATE Other Information: ARRT, RTR, BLS, CT License.

Desired VIR Credential Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort.

May exert up to 35 lbs.

force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital Org Unit: 192 Department: Interventional Radiology Exempt: No Salary Range: $32.23 - $59.86 Hourly Share: Share with Email Share on Twittershare to twitter Share on Facebookshare to facebook Share on LinkedInshare to linkedin