IR Neuro Vascular Technologist - Per Diem

Employment Type: Per Diem (Part time)

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift (Days, 8HR Shifts)

About the role

St. Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for an Interventional Technician to join their OR. Must be flexible to work weekends and holiday rotations as needed. Position requires on-call responsibility. The Technologist’s primary role will be in neuro-endovascular with a complementary role in cardiovascular interventions. Acts as the subject matter expert and clinical resource for these cases.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, operates, and maintains X-Ray equipment
• Operates and troubleshoots equipment used in the Interventional OR
• Maintains and accesses X-ray equipment for routine maintenance and service needs
• Interprets and assists physician with pertinent patient and procedural information
• Compiles test results utilizing hospital policy and procedures
• Ensures proper identification of patient
• Preps patient for procedures while maintaining patient privacy
• Produces quality diagnostic images for interpretation (Positioning/Technique)
• Responds effectively in emergency situations
• Communicates any observed changes in patient condition to physician
• Acts as a patient advocate and upholds patient rights
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignments, adjusting priorities based on changing situations
• Consults and communicates with other departments in a professional manner
• Demonstrates understanding of safety, health, and morale needs of customers/co-workers
• Functions as a scrub assist to physicians during interventional procedures
• Prepares patient for procedures, providing instructions to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety
• Operates medical imaging equipment properly and safely
• Demonstrates awareness of Radiation Safety procedures

Requirements

• Must have strong critical thinking skills
• Must work well under pressure with high acuity situations