Interventional Radiology Technologist I - Interventional Radiology (Hiring Immediately)
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Description _Summary:_ This individual is responsible for
helping perform a variety of complex specialized tasks operating
fluoroscopy, computed tomography, laser, and ultrasonography
equipment during vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and
interventional procedures. This individual is responsible for
helping develop and implement systems to assure the smooth and
efficient flow of patients for procedures in the Interventional
labs. Duties for this Job include but are not limited to:
circulating and scrubbing roles during procedures, patient
teaching, assisting with patient care within scope of practice,
inventory management and schedule coordination. Behavior and
communication skills must align with the organizations mission,
values and culture. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus
Christi-Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and
foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full
range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac,
cancer and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the
area and the only Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend,
staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency
services. The Pavilion and the Critical Care Center house a
state-of-the-art Emergency Department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and
surgical suites. A teaching facility, in affiliation with the Texas
A&M; University System Health Science Center College of
Medicine Accredited Chest Pain Center Accredited Joint Commission
Stroke Team _Responsibilities:_ Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. Assists and provides diagnostic
images for invasive procedures to include arteriography,
insertions, perm catheter placement, stenting, dialysis dicots,
thrombolytic procedures, angioplasty. Operates and manipulates the
Special Procedures equipment and its component, assuring the
patients safety and comfort. Obtains optimum quality and accuracy
of images. Assists the Radiologist Interventional Radiologist,
performing as a scrub assistant during interventional procedures,
some of more complex nature. Assists in scheduling patients for
procedures ensuring all appropriate supplies, equipment, and
previous films are readily available for the Interventional
Radiologist before the procedure is performed. Collaborates with
the physicians and nurses to assure all charges and codes are
accurately recorded for each procedure performed. Operates a
variety of fixed and portable radiographic and fluoroscopic
equipment located throughout the hospital including surgical suites
and intensive care units. Demonstrates competence to perform
assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the
age specific and developmental needs of patients. Registered
vascular interventional technologist is expected to work on call
hours. Performs other duties as required. _Job Requirements:_
EducationSkills Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology
Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
Experience 12 months trainingexperience in special procedures
preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications American
Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiology required American
Registry of Radiologic Technologist Post-Primary Pathway in
Vascular Interventional Radiography certificate required within 2
years State licensure required BLS required Advanced Cardiac Life
Support preferred _Work Schedule:_ 5 Days - 8 Hours _Work Type:_
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