Atrium Health
Special Procedures Technologist- Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center IR - FT
Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Overview
Department
36367 Carolinas Medical Center - Radiology: Special Studies Status
Full time Benefits Eligible
Yes Hours Per Week
40 Schedule Details/Additional Information
Weekdays. This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility. 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.
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.
Enters patient data and inventory into WITT program and sends films for review.
Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.
Qualifications
Education, Training, Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an ANA accredited Radiologic Technologist Program or completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program required.
BLS required per policy guidelines. RTR required.
1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred. Must meet all required elements of competency checklists for level.
Physical Requirements 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 required during procedures.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $34.90 - $52.35
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits include Paid Time Off, health/dental/vision/life, disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, family benefits, retirement plans with employer match, and educational assistance
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is a large nonprofit, integrated health system. Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is a flagship hospital distinguished for patient care and medical expertise. CMC serves as the region's Level 1 trauma center and a regional teaching hospital with extensive residency programs.
Interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities? Check out related resources.
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Department
36367 Carolinas Medical Center - Radiology: Special Studies Status
Full time Benefits Eligible
Yes Hours Per Week
40 Schedule Details/Additional Information
Weekdays. This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility. 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.
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.
Enters patient data and inventory into WITT program and sends films for review.
Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.
Qualifications
Education, Training, Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an ANA accredited Radiologic Technologist Program or completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program required.
BLS required per policy guidelines. RTR required.
1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred. Must meet all required elements of competency checklists for level.
Physical Requirements 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 required during procedures.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $34.90 - $52.35
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits include Paid Time Off, health/dental/vision/life, disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, family benefits, retirement plans with employer match, and educational assistance
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is a large nonprofit, integrated health system. Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is a flagship hospital distinguished for patient care and medical expertise. CMC serves as the region's Level 1 trauma center and a regional teaching hospital with extensive residency programs.
Interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities? Check out related resources.
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