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Cath/IR Tech
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Aurora Health Care This range is provided by Aurora Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$37.50/hr - $56.25/hr Major Responsibilities
Proficiently operates angiographic and ultrasound equipment used to perform basic to advanced procedures on inpatients and outpatients. Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility or by assigned specialty at ASLMC (neuroendovascular, interventional radiology or interventional cardiology), which includes carotid stenting, cerebral intervention including embolization, coiling/stenting, angiograms and/or vertebro, kyphoplasty, chemo therapy, thera sphere embolization, adrenal and petrosal sampling, cryo and Radio Frequency (RF) ablation, and/or aortic aneurysm repair, advanced imaging applications, and complex peripheral interventions. Assists with interventional and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant with competent knowledge of equipment and equipment options, while working seamlessly with the attending and resident physicians. Serves as a resource to physicians on procedural equipment options. Monitors patients and alerts staff of life threatening changes in patient status. Applies the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required. Provides assistance with emergency procedures, responding quickly and effectively as they occur. Identifies and processes images, assuring that images are of diagnostic quality. Assists clinical engineering staff in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality. Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy. Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images. Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies, and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges. Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff. Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system. Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures, and any other imaging department processes and procedures. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required
Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required. Education Required
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology. Experience Required
Typically requires 2 years of experience in an Interventional Radiologic Technologist role. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Advanced knowledge in radiology positioning and techniques. Advanced knowledge of basic radiation safety and aseptic techniques. Advanced knowledge of anatomy that includes vascular and/or cerebral. Advanced knowledge of physician protocols and ability to work effectively with diverse providers. Advanced knowledge of embolic and thrombolytic materials, physiologic monitoring equipment, and surgical scrub technique to be able to assist the provider. Proficiency in suturing vascular access sheaths. Ability to work independently. Intermediate computer skills. Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Maintain physical stamina and endurance to work in a fast paced environment. Maintain ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday. Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
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Cath/IR Tech
role at
Aurora Health Care This range is provided by Aurora Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$37.50/hr - $56.25/hr Major Responsibilities
Proficiently operates angiographic and ultrasound equipment used to perform basic to advanced procedures on inpatients and outpatients. Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility or by assigned specialty at ASLMC (neuroendovascular, interventional radiology or interventional cardiology), which includes carotid stenting, cerebral intervention including embolization, coiling/stenting, angiograms and/or vertebro, kyphoplasty, chemo therapy, thera sphere embolization, adrenal and petrosal sampling, cryo and Radio Frequency (RF) ablation, and/or aortic aneurysm repair, advanced imaging applications, and complex peripheral interventions. Assists with interventional and surgical procedures as a scrub assistant with competent knowledge of equipment and equipment options, while working seamlessly with the attending and resident physicians. Serves as a resource to physicians on procedural equipment options. Monitors patients and alerts staff of life threatening changes in patient status. Applies the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required. Provides assistance with emergency procedures, responding quickly and effectively as they occur. Identifies and processes images, assuring that images are of diagnostic quality. Assists clinical engineering staff in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality. Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy. Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images. Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies, and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges. Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff. Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system. Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures, and any other imaging department processes and procedures. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required
Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required. Education Required
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology. Experience Required
Typically requires 2 years of experience in an Interventional Radiologic Technologist role. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Advanced knowledge in radiology positioning and techniques. Advanced knowledge of basic radiation safety and aseptic techniques. Advanced knowledge of anatomy that includes vascular and/or cerebral. Advanced knowledge of physician protocols and ability to work effectively with diverse providers. Advanced knowledge of embolic and thrombolytic materials, physiologic monitoring equipment, and surgical scrub technique to be able to assist the provider. Proficiency in suturing vascular access sheaths. Ability to work independently. Intermediate computer skills. Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Maintain physical stamina and endurance to work in a fast paced environment. Maintain ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday. Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
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