Interventional Rad Tech PD

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Special Imaging Manager, performs a variety of duties in support of the Vascular Interventional Radiology Department. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the geriatric, adult and adolescent patient.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences;
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including protecting the confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs a multitude of diagnostic and interventional procedures under the guidance of an interventional radiologist and/or Physician Assistant (PA). Responsible for performing arteriogram, digital subtraction angioplasty (DSA), abscess drainage, transhepatic cholangiogram, biliary tube insertion/exchange, nephrostomy, percutaneous cholangiogram, central venous access catheter (CVC) insertion/exchange, lysis, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), stenting, and other major/minor special procedures.
• Assists the practitioner with other interventional cases by scrubbing in, or by circulating in the procedure room. As scrub assistant or circulator, anticipates need for instruments and passes instruments, as required.
• Is responsible for post‑processing of images as well as all associated paperwork and computer tracking. Sends images to Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
• Operates specialized equipment such as the GE INNOVA 4100, digital subtraction computer, MEDRAD power injector, EKOS peripheral and neuro control units, ANGIOJET unit, Penumbra Device, Philips MD4, GE Logic 9 Ultrasound unit, and Sonosite Ultrasound unit.
• Sends images to PACS and prints laser film, as necessary. Prepares reports and maintains records of services rendered. Ensures proper charge codes are on the requisitions. Orders and tracks in Life Chart. Ensures proper input in HI‑IQ data system.
• Reviews available clinical data from Life Chart in order to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contraindications for procedure.
• Prepares, drapes and positions patient. Relies on knowledge of anatomy, physiology and effects of disease processes to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield. Observes for reaction to iodine contrast injection. Maintains aseptic/sterile conditions.
• Ensures functional integrity of equipment. Maintains radiographic equipment, x‑ray rooms, and other assigned areas in orderly and clean working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to Medical Engineering Department, manager, and other service providers, as necessary.
• Ensures the correct billing of patient accounts, working in conjunction with interventional practitioner. Orders and tracks in Life Chart. Accurately charges all medical surgical items requiring charges as noted by charge slips. Ensures accurate input in HI‑IQ data system.
• Sets up surgical trays, supplies and equipment. Adjusts immobilization devices and assembles equipment supplies as required. Cleans and sends instruments to Central Supply, as needed. Prepares and cleans laboratory and equipment, using appropriate hospital disinfectants.
• Works closely with the interventional radiologist to plan and adjust the exam schedule and plan necessary special supplies.
• Checks stock inventory, initiates orders, and restocks supplies. Maintains expiration dates per Shelf Life of Supplies policy A‑11.
• Performs duties of X‑ray technologist involving the most advanced X‑ray techniques, using both fixed and portable equipment.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control, and aseptic standards in assigned area in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives.
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