Vasular Radiology Technologist, PRN, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Job Details

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Associate's degree from an approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Completion of Special Procedures Training Program or one year experience as a technologist in Special Procedures.
Completion of one week sterile technique training program to be provided by the OR education coordinator, if no prior Special Procedures experience or/with surgical technique

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required.
CPR certification required - BLS.
Registered Cardiovascular-Interventional Technologist ( ARRT- CV or VI) preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations.
Provides technologist coverage for 24-hour emergency endovascular surgical services.
Performs or assists in performing procedures and/or diagnostic tests and/or therapeutic exams, as well as maintains files and compiles records according to procedure as required for accurate and current departmental records and/or reports.
Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote and improve quality patient care and maintains appropriate education/credentials to accomplish work objectives.
Performs routine analysis on imaging equipment to assure proper working conditions and a minimum of downtime.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases
Possibe exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases
Possible exposure to toxic chemicals
Regular exposure to low-level radiation
Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Handles emergency or crisis situations
May perform emergency care
Subject to long irregular hours
Requires judgment action which could result in the death of a patient Required protective equipment including eye protection, face protection, gown, lead apron, mask, sterile and non-sterile medical gloves