INTERVENTIONAL RAD TECHNOLOGIST PRN

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

About the Role

Assists interventionalists in all procedures within the scope of interventional radiology and vascular surgery, but not limited to oncology, vascular, and trauma. Skill set must be maintained to handle supplies/instrumentation associated with interventional procedures. Adheres to all infection prevention policies, utilizing the appropriate PPE needed.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with pre and post procedure patient assessment, patient teaching, and patient care within scope of practice.
• Inventory management (inventory, receive, organize, restock of products).
• Assist physician in endovascular and Cardiac/Cardiology procedures, including setting up sterile field, positioning and prepping, circulating and scrubbing to assist with handling of instruments, operating and monitoring of equipment, passage of catheters and guidewires.
• Operate fluoroscope equipment, laser, and other equipment associated with interventional vascular and cardiac procedures. Practices radiation safety in accordance with regulations.
• Prepare radiopaque materials for administration by physician. Draw up contrast for injections.
• Complete records accurately, including procedure documentation, billing, supplies, and radiation exposure.
• Assist in patient positioning and patient transfers.
• Assist in checking daily controls for all equipment utilized in routine care of patient; ensure medical equipment is in working order and all supplies are available.
• Assist in training and act as a preceptor for new technologists, physicians, nurses, and students. Serve as a role model.
• Cover off-shift call requirements based on unit needs.
• Float to other areas within the institution to support staffing needs of other departments within scope of practice.
• Obtain and maintain all certifications, including BLS, as required.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience; 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Operate fluoro unit along with all supporting equipment needed to perform interventional procedures.

Qualifications

• AART certification.
• NJ DEP license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Special Requirements

PRN; 3 shifts in a 6-week schedule.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program for full and part-time employees, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• Opportunities for career growth through professional development.