Special Procedures Technologist- Radiology Technologist

Job Description Summary

$10,000 Sign on Bouns and up to $5,000 Relocation

The Neuro Endovascular Invasive Specialist I (NEIS I) reports to the operations Coordinator (Outpatient Clinic Manager) and the Nurse Manager of the Neuroscience Service Line. Under limited supervision, the NEIS I assists physicians in diagnosing and treating Neuro Endovascular disease in an invasive procedure arena specializing in the care of patients undergoing basic diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC000693 CHS
- Surgery
- Neuroendovascular (Main)

Hourly

Health-28

40

Appropriately position patient for the procedure and prep access site according to standard practice. Participate in time-out utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment. Perform patient safety checklist prior to the case. Demonstrate knowledge of organizational policies and procedures. Identify changes in patient condition and notify appropriate resources. Appropriately adjust work flow as indicated by case needs. Perform patient care procedures that require additional skill and training with competency such anticipate the needs of the physicians having supplies and necessary equipment available without leaving procedure suite.

Educate the patient of procedure expectations before, during, and after the procedure. Instruct the patient of post-procedural limitations and restrictions. Provide transportation of the patient to and from the procedural room.

Participate in shared decision making and problem solving to promote effective collaboration with interdisciplinary partners. Support change and offer suggestions that are cognizant of the departmental budget. Participate with Performance Improvement/research activities designed to improve patient care, and/or organizational processes. Provide recommendations to improve patient care and contribute to overall unit functions.

a. Assists in teaching patient care procedures to other staff, students and other team members as appropriate. b. Orients and trains new staff and student(s) in assigned areas. Provides timely written and verbal feedback students. c. Facilitates a positive learning environment for student(s) and provides individualized teaching instructions as appropriate.

Perform routine diagnostic radiographs and are responsible for performing minor interventional procedures under the supervision of a radiologist and/or licensed fluoroscopic supervisor while Radiologic Technologists III independently perform the most complex technical and/or invasive procedures.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology and a minimum of one year work experience in neuro endovascular invasive technology. Copy of academic degree or transcript required. Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

• Mobility & Posture
• Standing:
  Continuous
• Sitting:
  Continuous
• Walking:
  Continuous
• Climbing stairs:
  Infrequent
• Working indoors:
  Continuous
• Working outdoors (temperature extremes):
  Infrequent
• Working from elevated areas:
  Frequent
• Working in confined/cramped spaces:
  Frequent
• Kneeling:
  Infrequent
• Bending at the waist:
  Continuous
• Twisting at the waist:
  Frequent
• Squatting:
  Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
• Pinching operations:
  Frequent
• Gross motor use (fingers/hands):
  Continuous
• Firm grasping (fingers/hands):
  Continuous
• Fine manipulation (fingers/hands):
  Continuous
• Reaching overhead:
  Frequent
• Reaching in all directions:
  Continuous
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders):
  Continuous
• Full use of both legs:
  Continuous
• Balance & coordination (lower extremities):
  Frequent
• Lifting & Force Requirements
• Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted:
  Infrequent
• Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36":
  Infrequent
• Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead:
  Infrequent
• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force:
  Frequent
• Examples:
• Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
• Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
• Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory
• Maintain corrected…