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Special Procedures Technologist IR - Atrium Health Cabarrus - FT Nights

Atrium Health, Concord, North Carolina, United States, 28027

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Overview Department:

Atrium Health Cabarrus - Interventional Radiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Thursday 8pm to 6:30am

Pay Range

$34.90 - $52.35

Atrium Health Cabarrus is a regional 457-bed, not-for-profit hospital in Concord, NC. More than 4,200 hospital employees provide services through an extensive inpatient and outpatient network, including Jeff Gordon Children\'s Center, Hayes Family Center and Batte Cancer Center, part of Atrium Health\'s Levine Cancer Institute.

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.

Major Responsibilities

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.

Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.

Minimum Job Requirements Education

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology. Completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program required or an ARRT/RCIS graduate from a Cardiovascular Interventional Training Program.

Certification / License

Registered and certified by the ARRT or RCIS required. CPR certification required.

Work Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Must meet all required elements of competency checklist for level.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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 during procedures.

Preferred Job Requirements

1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred. ACLS preferred.

Disclaimer All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

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Compensation

Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on role

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a large nonprofit health system serving multiple states, with a broad network of hospitals and care locations. It emphasizes clinical innovation, health outcomes, and value-based care, and supports extensive research and education programs.

The function of the Interventional Radiology Technologist is to assist in invasive Angio and interventional procedures in the Interventional Radiology Suite, including surgical scrub and circulation duties and total patient care during and after procedures.

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