Lead Endovascular Radiologic Technologist

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred

• At least 4 years experience as an Endovascular Rad Tech
• Prior experience in a lead role, or HM experience and performance that demonstrates leadership abilities

• ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic  
  and
• CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and  Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC)
  and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
  and
• ARRT-VI - Radiologic Technologist - Vascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT)
  and
• RCIS - Registered Cardiovasculoar Invasive Specialist (CCI)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and competency assessments
• Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and a focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Role models to team members effective communication skills, assisting in their development of such skills.
• rients, guides and mentors team members consisting of Endovascular Tech I and II’s, Endovascular RN’s, students, and support staff to help build confidence and competency in skills, knowledge and abilities. Validates RT competencies and provides feedback to managers.
• Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service.

• Performs highly specialized radiological procedures involving complex imaging equipment and techniques to produce quality images to diagnose and treat medical abnormalities.
• Assists physicians with therapeutic procedures that encompass vascular, neurological, spinal, and multi organ interventions from diagnostic examinations such as angiography and venography to complex treatments of stroke, aneurysms, embolization of hemorrhages or tumors of any area of the brain and body, catheter placements for drains or infusions, and other image-guided interventions that are adjunct to OR procedure.
• Actively participates and scrubs in Endovascular Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as while as the control of radiation throughout procedures.
• Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various Radiologic concepts to maximize performance. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies…