Interventional Technologist I, Full Time-Days, MRH: Cardiac Catheterization

Company: Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Job Description:

Summary: Performs all phases of interventional and neuro-interventional radiologic examinations to to patients in the CVIS in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Detailed responsibilities: Prepares patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, draping and positioning the patient, preparing procedural/testing sites and administering contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
Assists physician with performing diagnostic and vascular interventional procedures. Reviews results and takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues.
Prepares equipment and supplies including sterile trays. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Assists with clerical and non-technical duties necessary to department operations, such as documenting procedures into department/hospital information systems, as per departmental policy, recording billing, editing and statistical information in radiology information system, maintaining and cleaning patient care equipment per infection control standards and evaluating inventory levels, to ensure par level of stock, suitable for the needs of division.

Competencies and skills: Essential: STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE: Assesses and provides patient care prior to, during and/or after procedures; considering medical condition, age and diversity.
ACCURACY: Completes work assignments within established quality and/or quantity standards.
ORGANIZATION SKILLS: Organizes work to achieve maximum efficiency.
PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers" MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES: Applies knowledge of technologies, equipment, and applications used in providing medical diagnosis and treatment.
CARDIAC MONITORING - TECHS: Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms.

Education: Essential: Accredited Program

Education specialization: Essential: Radiology

Credentials: Essential: ARRT - American Registry of Radiology Tech BLS Certification Certified Radiologic Technologist

Education equivalent experience: Essential: Graduate of an AMA approved accredited Radiologic Technologist program

Other information: Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Must be able to do a regular on call schedule and work irregular shifts if needed. Must be able to respond to emergent and unexpected situation.

Required Work Experience: 1 year of experience as a Radiologic Technician in a hospital setting.

Working conditions: Essential: Bending and Stooping 60.00% Keyboard Entry 60.00% Kneeling 40.00% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 60.00% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60.00% Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00% Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60.00% Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00% Reaching 60.00% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 60.00% Sitting 60.00% Squatting 40.00% Standing 60.00% Walking 60.00% Audible Speech 80.00% Hearing Acuity 80.00% Depth Perception 80.00% Distinguish Color 80.00% Seeing - Far 80.00% Seeing - Near 80.00% Bio hazardous Waste 60.00% Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60.00% Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60.00% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 60.00% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 60.00% Gas/Vapors/Fumes 40.00% Hazardous Chemicals 60.00% Hazardous Medication 60.00% Latex 60.00% Computer Monitor 60.00% Fire Risk 40.00% Laser/High Intensity Lights 40.00% Moving Mechanical Parts 60.00% Needles/Sharp Objects 60.00% Potential Electric Shock 20.00% Potential for Physical Assault 20.00% Radiation 60.00% Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60.00% Bending and Stooping 60.00%

Organizational Profile: Since the opening of the one-story, 100-bed Memorial Hospital in 1953, the South Florida community has benefited from caring and compassionate healthcare at Memorial Regional Hospital. Today, with 553 beds and as the flagship facility of Memorial Healthcare System, Memorial Regional Hospital is one of Floridas largest and most sophisticated hospitals, offering leading-edge care and technologies. Services include:

* Medical and Surgical Services * Emergency Room and Level I Trauma Center * Memorial Cancer Institute * Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute * Memorial Neuroscience Institute * The Family Birthplace * Womens Services * Wasie Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

We are also home to a team of dedicated professionals, all of whom deliver nationally recognized, award-winning care. Memorial Regional Hospital has received Press Ganeys Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Satisfaction (Inpatient Behavioral Health) for three consecutive years, has been recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the nations 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, and for the last seven years has received the Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Stroke Association.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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