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Job Description Summary

Under direct supervision of a technologist, assists technologist in diagnostic procedures and operation of some imaging equipment. Observes all safety rules in direct care and concern for patients of all ages, co-workers, self and staff. Responsible for assessing vital functions, performing venipuncture, dressing patients, and transporting patients as needed.

Job Description

Essential Functions

General for all departments:

• Follows direction of technologists in the production of quality imaging (positioning, and technique).
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to radiologist and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.     
• Uses the PACS System in documenting correctly and accurately patient  information to insure the quality of patient care.
• Uses the computer system correctly in charging the correct patient account with correct exams and supplies.
• Uses the computer system correctly in charging the correct patient account with correct exams and supplies.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform exams in the department.  Has taken the initiative to insure one’s own competency with each exam.
• Assists technologists with exams
• Seeks resources for direction when necessary.
• Reports promptly any critical or unusual situations.
• Performs other duties as requested by primary manager that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safety.

Interventional Radiology:

• Assists physician in a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures as they pertain to OR 28, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology, and Neuro-Endovascular cases.
• Assists with adult diagnostic angiography and interventions.
• Provides support for and technical assistance in sheath insertion, groin sealant/stabilization, as they pertain to OR 28, Vascular Surgery, IR, and Neuro-Endovascular procedures.
• Able to provide imaging support during percutaneous biopsies. 
• Is a collaborative member of the team, who is expected to function in the roles of scrub, monitor, and fluoroscopy tech using both single and biplane venues.
• Provides support during minimally Invasive Guide Wire and Catheter Based Procedures.
• Provides care to adult and geriatric patient population. 
• Operates all the equipment in the IR, Vascular OR, and neuro-interventional suites.
• Observes all radiation safety rules concerning all patients, co-workers, self and others.  
• Evaluates and maintains stock levels needed to perform daily procedures using IRCoder computer program.

Supervised Positions

• None

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Currently attending a recognized Diagnostic Imaging Program approved by their respective accrediting agency (i.e, ARDMS, ARRT)
• *Students are required to provide school transcripts to their immediate supervisor showing they are actively enrolled in classes for 2nd year*

Minimum Education Preferred

• Completion of an undergraduate degree

Minimum Experience Preferred

• Experience in Healthcare

Required Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Demonstrates the ability to perform exams in the department.
• Takes initiative to insure one’s own competency with each exam.
• Demonstrates ability to work with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers regardless of race, gender, disease process, life-style, religious or cultural beliefs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency situation.
• Ability to operate a wheelchair and stretcher.
• Demonstrates ability to work with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers regardless of race, gender, disease process, life-style, religious or cultural beliefs.
• Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s infection prevention policies.
• Independently handles communications in a manner, which decreases conflict.
• Is familiar with and follows hospital wide Radiation Policy and rules set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health Division of Radiation Control
• Call support to the hospital within thirty (30) minutes of notification.
• Demonstrates effective time management techniques.
• Demonstrates appropriate utilization of supplies.
• Basic typing and computer skills.
• Experience in operating personal computers in a Windows environment.
• Customer service oriented.
• Annual completion of competency requirements.
• Person in this position is required to understand, agree upon and follow our Six Ground Rules:
  • No excuses.
  • We are a team.
  • Bring up your ideas.
  • Poor performance will be addressed.
  • ‘That’s not my job’ is not acceptable
  • Manage Up.

Shift

Day

Shift Details

Various

FTE

0.2

Type

Per Diem

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Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.