Radiography Technologist, PRN as needed
Company: Atrium Health
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview
Job Summary:
The function of the Interventional Radiology Technologist is to
assist in the various invasive Angio, and interventional procedures
performed in the Interventional Radiology Suite. Responsible for
surgical scrub and circulation duties, performing total patient
care during and post the procedure, while the patient is 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, Training, Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an ANA
accredited Radiologic Technologist Program or completion of an
accredited Radiology Interventional Program required. BLS required
per policy guidelines. RTR required. 1 year in diagnostic and 1
year in Interventional Radiology preferred.
Keywords: Atrium Health, Rock Hill , Radiography Technologist, PRN as needed, Other , Charlotte, South Carolina
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