Special Procedures Technologist , $25K Sign on Bonus

Employment Type: Full time

About the Role

IR Techs use fluoroscopy (essentially real-time X-ray), specialized wires, stents, and other tools to visualize the patient's condition in real time and also change what they see.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the radiographic/digital imaging equipment and table positioning as appropriate for safe patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to acquire images and send images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Demonstrates ability to communicate verbally and in written form (e.g., sticky notes) clearly and effectively with other members of the team.
• Transports patients to and from procedural area, admitting and recovery area, and other areas within the hospital as needed.
• Assists with patient transfer to and from procedure table and stretcher.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with the physician operator throughout procedures to facilitate patient safety, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn new procedures and coordinates in-service/education for other associates, as needed.
• Administers contrast media under the direction of a physician. Recognizes signs of a contrast reaction and responds appropriately with corrective action.
• Systematically reviews history and physical, lab values, prior imaging, and correlates invasive procedure protocol with patient’s physiological status. Communicates findings to physician operator and fellow team members.
• Able to respond on-site within 30 minutes when participating in the on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved Diagnostic Radiology program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Florida Licensed Radiologic Technologist, Radiography credentialing through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R) (ARRT).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.

About the Organization

Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by Forbes and a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital for eight conditions by U.S. News & World Report. We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.