OR Interventional Technologist -PRN

Responsibilities

• Prepares, operates, and maintains X-Ray equipment.
• On-call responsibility for Interventional OR.
• Subject matter expert/clinical resource for neuro-endovascular and cardiovascular interventions.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment used in the Interventional OR.
• Maintain and access X-ray equipment for routine maintenance and service needs.
• Interpret and assist physician with pertinent patient and procedural information.
• Compile test results utilizing hospital policy and procedures.
• Insures proper identification of patient.
• Prep patient for procedures while maintaining patient privacy.
• Produces quality diagnostic images for interpretation.
• Responds effectively in an emergency situation.
• Able to communicate any observed changes in patient condition to physician.
• Able to act as a patient advocate and uphold patient rights.
• Prioritizes/organizes work assignments and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
• 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 obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Operates medical imaging equipment properly and safely.
• Demonstrates awareness of Radiation Safety procedures.

Requirements

• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Work well under pressure with high acuity situations.
• Flexible to work weekends and holiday rotations as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with X-Ray equipment.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and assist physicians.
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate changes in patient condition.
• Ability to act as a patient advocate.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to communicate with other departments professionally.
• Understanding of Radiation Safety procedures.