Work That Needs Completion

Healthcare

Cardio-VascularInterventionalRadiologyTechnologist

$0–0k Boston, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Cardio-Vascular Interventional Radiology Technologist at Work That Needs Completion. Skills: Interventional Radiology, Cardiovascular procedures, Radiologic technology. Perform technological duties. Prepare patient by explaining procedure”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot radiologic equipment; Troubleshoot minor problems with equipment; Recognize equipment malfunction; Report equipment malfunction; Rectify error

Eligibility Requirements

36 Hours, Day/Evening/Night Rotation, Call coverage as required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Two years post-high school training in Radiologic Technology, ARRT certified and registered in Radiography-R. T(R), ARRT advanced certified and annual registered in VI or CI within 18 months, Current ACLS, BLS and telemetry certification, 2 years as registered radiologic technologist, 6 months in special procedures setting

Nice to Have

1 year recent Cardiac Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology experience

What You'll Do.

Perform technological duties

Prepare patient by explaining procedure

Assist with attaching hemodynamic monitoring equipment

Perform sterile prepping

Maintain sterile environment

Set up for procedures adhering to sterile technique

Practice sterile and aseptic technique

Scrub in for procedures

Prepare surgical equipment

Provide equipment to surgeons

Assist with selection and insertion of proper catheters

Set up radiologic equipment

Operate radiologic equipment

Troubleshoot radiologic equipment

Use proper technical factors

Set parameters for radiation dose

Set parameters for digital image acquisition

Adjust techniques to improve image quality

Provide appropriate images

Provide additional views

Provide variations of techniques

Position patient for fluoroscopic visualization

Position equipment for fluoroscopic visualization

Ensure patient modesty

Ensure patient comfort

Record hemodynamic data

Record patient symptoms

Record patient responses

Communicate changes in EKG

Communicate changes in blood pressure

Communicate changes in O2 saturation

Communicate parameter changes to physician

Ensure exams match patient condition

Ensure exams match patient history

Call for more information

Ask for more information

Use supplies appropriately

Complete all tasks by end of shift

Communicate with coworkers about work

Complete required documentation for billing

Properly charge CPT codes

Properly charge HCPCS codes

Properly charge supply codes

Archive imaging studies

Operate specialized equipment

Respond to emergency situations

Anticipate crisis situations

Function effectively in crisis situations

Keep radiologic equipment in working order

Troubleshoot minor equipment problems

Report equipment malfunction

Report equipment variation

Maximize equipment up time

Maximize patient care

Minimize dollar impact to hospital

Report errors promptly

Take appropriate follow up action

Provide education to student technologists

Provide training to intern technologists

Handle phone calls professionally

Handle requests for services professionally

Provide call coverage

Participate in research initiatives

Participate in development of research protocols

Participate in QA procedures

Document QA procedures

Participate in QC procedures

Document QC procedures

Follow radiation safety procedures

Dispose of hazardous waste appropriately

Wear other lead protection

Maintain current licensure

Maintain current registrations

Maintain current certifications

Maintain current continuing education

Maintain current competencies

Model Boston Medical Center’s behavioral standards

Perform other related duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interactions with staff; Interactions with manager; Interactions with clinicians

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills

Full Job Description

**Position: Cardio-Vascular Interventional Radiology Technologist** **Department: Endovascular** **Schedule: 36 Hours, Day/Evening/Night Rotation** **POSITION SUMMARY:** Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager of the area, the CVIR technologists provides skill and initiative to the department mission through interactions with staff, manager, clinicians and others as necessary. He/she performs technological activities of the Endovascular Suite to ensure the provision of safe and effective care for patients undergoing endovascular procedures. These may include (but not are not limited to) diagnostic and interventional procedures involving cardiology, cardiovascular, vascular surgery, Interventional and Neuro-Interventional Radiology. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:** * Performs required technological duties of the Endovascular Suite to ensure the provision of safe and effective care for patients undergoing Endovascular procedures according to departmental practices and procedures and physicians instructions. * Prepares patient by explaining the procedure. * Assists with attaching hemodynamic monitoring equipment. * Performs sterile prepping of anatomic location of catheter insertion. * Ensures that the Endovascular Suites remain a sterile environment for all procedures. * Sets up for procedures adhering to sterile technique and continues to practice sterile and aseptic technique throughout the performance of procedures. * This may include scrubbing in, in order to prepare surgical equipment and provide equipment to surgeons. * Assists with selection and insertion of proper catheters. * Sets up, operates and troubleshoots radiologic equipment and uses proper technical factors appropriate to patient size, body habitus and/or pathologic state. * Sets parameters for radiation dose and digital acquisition of images. * Adjusts techniques when necessary to improve or obtain the highest quality study. * Works through physician’s requirements to provide appro

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