Special Procedures Tech ; Radiology Technologist

Job Title

Special Procedures Tech 1 (Radiology Technologist)

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Performs interventional procedures by applying ionizing radiation to patients in a manner consistent with prescribed radiation protection safety standards under the direction of Physicians.

• Assist in all aspects of invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring and recording hemodynamic parameters in accordance to policy and procedure.
• Assist in diagnostic and interventional procedures. Operate all equipment/devices as appropriate including but not limited to: radiology equipment, transfer images to the PACS system and check image quality and proper identification.
• Position patient on examination table and adjust immobilization devices as required to obtain optimum views of specified area of the body requested by physician as determined by department policy and procedure.
• Receive and review requests for interventional studies.
• Transfer patients onto medical equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
• Assume care for patients’ physical and psychological needs during examinations and procedures to ensure safety and comfort while preparing for and during interventional procedures. Provide explanation of procedures and answer pertinent questions of patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Apply principles of radiographic protection using beam restriction devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Set up sterile tray, clean and dispose after procedure.
• Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity.
• Assist Physician with administration of contrast media and with arterial, venous and percutaneous procedures.
• Participate in activities which promote professional self‑growth and development; meet minimum requirements for continuing education as directed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Massachusetts Radiation Control Program.
• Assist in maintaining inventory for department.
• Responsible for routine daily checklists and reporting of any equipment that is not in proper working order.
• Assist and scrub with Vascular Surgeons/Interventional Radiologists in high‑pressure ruptured AAA/routine AAA and peripheral by-pass/interventional procedures in the operating room.
• Utilize hospital information system, hemodynamic monitoring software and PACS system software.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of interventional equipment: clean interventional equipment; perform routine safety checks and inspections of equipment to ensure these are current, in good order and ready for use.
• Perform all aspects of Electrophysiology (for EP Tech only job code 8152 & 8153).
• Keep current with new developments in EP (for EP Tech only job code 8152 & 8153).
• Perform other work related duties as assigned or requested.
• Consistently provide service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co‑workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Tech I
- Grade S16R/Job Code 8150

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Minimum of two years post technical school radiology experience (Bidders with the first qualification-2 years post tech school radiology experience-will be required to complete on the job training) or 1 year recent experience (within the past 2 years) as a special procedures technologist.
• Graduate of a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Registered by the ARRT.
• Licensed by the State of Massachusetts…