Interventional Radiology Technologist

Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: November 10, 2024

Job Description:

General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for -an Interventional -Radiology Technologist -to -join our -team!This is a highly skilled technical and professional position which -assists -with all invasive cardiovascular procedures and other specialized interventional procedures under the direction of the Interventional Radiologist, Cardiologist and Vascular Surgeon and -in accordance with -established protocols. The Vascular-Interventional Radiographer must be proficient in scrubbing procedures and the use of imaging, -processing, -and patient care-related equipment.Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro -region, -also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next -great career -move!Primary Duties:Operates and documents all aspects of the Cath Lab including all procedures performed in the Cath Lab. Functions as a contributing member of the Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory team, working in conjunction with Vascular surgeons, cardiologists, radiologists, registered nurses, and cardiovascular technologists. Provides the technical skills necessary to -assist -the physician in performing Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization procedures. Provides a safe environment for the patient during their Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization procedures. May function as a Scrub Assistant, ensuring maximum compliance to principles of aseptic/sterile technique by self and members of the team. Ensures adequate floor and room stock are available for imaging procedures. -Assists -in the recording, storing, retrieval and analyzing data obtained during the interventional cardiovascular procedures. -Assists -in monitoring patients. Including Hemodynamic data/ECG/Angiographic data. Recognition of changes of the above, documenting as necessary and reporting to physician and other team members in a time sensitive fashion. -Assists -with preparation of radiologic and other laboratory equipment to be used during the procedure while adhering to the principles of aseptic/sterile technique. Maintains and evaluates equipment, and troubleshoots equipment as needed. Responsible for the proper use and operation of all related interventional equipment. Properly positions patient for procedure and informs patient what to expect during the procedure as well as any instructions that the patient needs to follow. Participates in data collection and results reporting for ongoing quality improvement. -Maintains a clean, safe, prepared work environment. Prepares room for procedure. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and procedure table. Restocks and requests room supplies that have dwindled. Checks drug supplies and informs the -appropriate person -of what needs to be replenished. -Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. -Identifies -learning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends continuing education programs to -maintain -certification. -Attends -hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted -time -for completion.Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as -appropriate Provides -department/unit with information and knowledge -acquired -during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit. -Assures that the -appropriate sterile -instruments are available Assures that all personnel have a dosimeter badge Creates quarterly exposure reports for the Radiation Safety Committee. Maintains records of yearly lead surveys. Maintains records of daily crash cart checks Responsible for precepting the new Cardiovascular Lab technologist Assists in -establishing -and maintaining product PAR counts Assists in communication with company representatives and procedural physicians for equipment availability, case scheduling, -etc. -Attends system-wide meetings and brings information back to department staff as -appropriate. -Qualifications:Vocational/Technical Diploma or -Associate -degree in Radiology.5-7 years' Cath Lab experience preferred.ARRT license as Registered Radiation Technologist in Maryland.CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) within 90 Days.ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
-This position has a hiring range of $34.98 - $62.52
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