Radiologic Tech --Electrophysiology (EP)

This is a position in Electrophysiology lab. The position has no weekends or holidays, no call. Also, no work in cardiac cath lab or interventional radiology. Positioning and immobilization of patient to ensure anatomy or blood vessels being examined are in the correct profile and projection. Independent selection of technical factors to ensure high quality images with the lowest possible dose to the patient.

Responsibilities

Positioning and immobilization of patient to ensure anatomy or blood vessels being examined are in the correct profile and projection; Independent selection of technical factors to ensure high quality images with the lowest possible dose to the patient; Participates in and assists in complex interventional procedures such as de-clotting of blood vessels, UFE, Venous ablations and other peripheral vascular procedures; Performs procedures with Interventional Radiologists, vascular surgeons, neuro radiologists, neurosurgeons, and other specialists; Positions patient in proper positions to radiographically demonstrate correct anatomy; Obtains radiographic DSA and DA images for interventional procedures and transmits all images to PACS; Participates in and assists in complex interventional endovascular neurological procedures such as aneurysm coiling, stent placement, and other stroke intervention procedures; Sets up patient on appropriate cardiac and other monitoring systems; Prepares patient in a sterile fashion for procedures; Assists radiologist during angiograms and special procedures including insertion of arterial needles and catheters; Explains examination to patients and families; Maintains timely flow of patients in and out of Interventional Radiology lab; Records pertinent patient information for accurate procedure charging; Provides instruction and direction to technologists and students; Accepts emergency calls and responds within 45 minutes

Requirements

Must have attended an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology and be ARRT registered; This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients and treat all customers with age specific appropriateness; Ability to perform most interventional radiology procedures usually performed in specials lab with close supervision of the radiologist; Ability to use various types of radiographic equipment to obtain images of optimal quality; Good teamwork and cooperation with external/internal customers; Good communication skills; ARRT registered; Exposed to radiation; Ability to deal with extremely ill patients; Ability to communicate with patients; Ability to adjust to flexible work hours, long hours, overtime hours; Ability to participate in on-call program and available to department needs with minimal notice; Ability to do light, medium, heavy lifting; Ability to stand for long periods of time while wearing a lead apron; Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgement skills; Ability to practice high quality patient care and technical competence; Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities; Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills; Ability to work well in a team environment with physicians and nurses; Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, with patient handling equipment expected for lifts over 35 pounds

Benefits

Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 (externals only); Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program