Interventional Technologist I
Company: CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - B
Location: Omaha
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
*Overview*
At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy
our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and
academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body mind
and spirit of every person in a more comfortable less stressful
hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes
trauma services heart and vascular care emergency services surgery
maternity cancer care and diagnostic imaging.
*Responsibilities*
*$5,000 sign-on bonus - **and** - $10,000 educational assistance
available to external candidates!*
* Full Time Opportunity
* Day Shifts
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* Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to
participate in ordered procedures. Provides a clear explanation of
the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect
following completion. Verifies informed consent for and assists
physicians with interventional procedures; needle localization,
aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures. - Practices
aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal
precautions. Provides patient education as appropriate.
* Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical
factors, procedure protocols and gathering proper supplies prior to
performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety
standards including "Image Gently" and "Image Wisely" and MR safety
standards. Understands and follows all rules around radiation
protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing
fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT
room, performing portable exams etc. -
* Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or
patient record and records that data into patient record to assist
in image interpretation and future patient encounters. -
* Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is
able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to
supervisor, manager or director.
* Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the
day and prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any performance
and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality
requirements. Checks all supplies for outdated prior to use and
reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to
supervisor, manager or director for follow-up. Uses CHI incident
reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns,
equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction
or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.
* -Is responsible to participate in and have a good understanding
of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects,
the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and
State Regulations as they apply to staff's license or
certifications. Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint
Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around
quality and environment of care. - -
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*Qualifications*
*Education*
* Graduate of a Radiologic Technology Program
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*Licenses & Certifications*
* BLS from the American Heart Association
* ARRT Board Certified in Radiology
* Must hold a valid Medical Radiography or General Radiology
Technologist Permit to Practice license in Nebraska or Iowa
depending on work state
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*Knowledge, Skills & Abilities*
* Understands methods and is capable of performing venipuncture as
required for position -
* Demonstrated ability to set and maintain multiple priorities in
an environment with shifting priorities
* Must be self-motivated, and able to take ownership of
projects/assignments
* Must be a team player with excellent follow-up and customer
service skills
* Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills
* Interpersonal skills in dealing with guests and team members
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*PREFERRED Qualifications*
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* Six to nine months experience in radiology preferred
* If Cardiac Catheter lab included in duties ACLS required
* Certification in IR or RCIS, preferred -
* ARRT Board Certified in CT within one year of hire, if
appropriate -
* ARRT Board Certified in Mammography within one year of hire, if
appropriate
Requirements:
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