RADIOLOGIC / LITHOTRIPSY TECHNICIAN

Job Summary

The Lithotripsy Technician functions at the advanced level, assisting with all areas of planning, development, training and support. You must be a Certified Radiology Technician to be considered for this position. The Lithotripsy Technician at this level works independently performing highly specialized Urological, Interventional and Lithotripsy procedures. Exposure to blood, body and air borne pathogens is part of the daily work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares for procedures
  • Sets up room for procedures.
  • Does initial warm-up testing and calibrations to ensure that the machine is functioning appropriately prior to placing the patient on the table.
• Performs Advanced Urological Procedures
  • Positions the patient for proper radiographic projections, ensuring patient comfort, modesty and safety.
  • Employs advanced technical skills to perform difficult examinations due to patient condition, status of disease, or ability of the patient to understand and cooperate.
  • Puts patient at ease by explaining procedure as examination proceeds.
  • Selects proper radiographic exposure settings or computer setting to obtain optimal images.
  • Targets the stone (Lithotripsies) and determines the number of shocks to be delivered with input from the Urology Physician.
  • Operates the Lithotripter and complex imaging equipment according to established policies and procedures.
  • Affixes to the patient’s side to monitor the patient’s vital signs during the procedure.
  • Notifies the physician after the anesthesiologist has sedated the patient.
  • Assists the physician or anesthesiologist if the patients condition changes. Knows location of airway boxes, oxygen and related supplies.
  • Performs pre-procedure room and equipment setup and post-procedure clean up to ensure a clean, safe and pleasant environment for patients.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Ability to effectively send, receive and respond to information or instructions.
• Ability to accurately identify and diagnose an issue or situation.
• Self-motivated to perform job tasks.
• Ability to perform procedures on patients of all ages.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program
• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Ability: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Mathematical Ability: Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word; Familiarity with EMR systems a plus
• Certificates and Licenses: CPR certification. Registered (or registry eligible) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Preferred: Certified as Renal Lithotripsy Specialist preferred, but we will train with no experience.