Advocate Health Care · 5 months ago
Radiologic Tech Electrophysiology
Oak Lawn, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$37/hr - $56/hrAdvocate Health Care is seeking a Radiologic Tech Electrophysiology to join their team. The role involves positioning patients for imaging, assisting in complex interventional procedures, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment while ensuring high-quality patient care.
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Responsibilities
Positioning and immobilization of patient to ensure anatomy or blood vessels being examined are in the correct profile and projection
Independent selection of technical factors to ensure high quality images with the lowest possible dose to the patient
Participates in and assists in complex interventional procedures such as de-clotting of blood vessels, UFE, Venous ablations other peripheral vascular procedures. These procedures require advanced knowledge of vascular anatomy
Performs procedures with Interventional Radiologists, vascular surgeons, neuro radiologists, neurosurgeons, and other specialists
Positions patient in proper positions to radiographically demonstrate correct anatomy
Obtains radiographic DSA and DA images for interventional procedures and transmit all images to PACS for interpretation by the radiologist
Participates in and assists in the performance of complex interventional endovascular neurological procedures. Such as aneurysm coiling, stent placement, and other stroke intervention procedures. Procedure requiring a high level of understanding of complex neurovascular anatomy
Sets up patient on appropriate cardiac and other monitoring systems. Ability to interpret normal ranges on monitoring equipment
Prepares patient in a sterile fashion for procedures. Maintenance of radiographic equipment and preparation of examination rooms and supplies to provide appropriate room utilization and efficiency
Prepares examination rooms for smooth performance of procedures, including equipment and supplies
Assist the radiologist as needed during the performance of angiograms and special procedures. Includes the insertion of arterial needles and catheters
Prepares patient for the exam in a sterile fashion. This includes sterile prep and drape of the patient, preparation of injectable contrast and solutions
Maintains a clean and safe work environment by performing minor daily housekeeping tasks contributing to the overall cleanliness of work area
Uses Universal Precautions in daily performance of procedures. Protect self against bodily fluid contact
Explains examination to patients and families. Rounds on patient and family to ensure they kept informed of procedure progress
Maintenance of the timely flow of patients in and out of Interventional Radiology lab by assisting with patient care and transportation of patient to and from care areas as required
Must promote patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives
Maintains positive customer relations following prescribed department policies
Participates in team problem-solving issues that would improve patient care, department operations, image quality, inter departmental relationships and employee satisfaction. 4.12 Is self- directed in securing supplies and equipment for the department
Provides information to the radiologist about patient history, previous examinations, contraindications, and other related data to help achieve consistent quality of care and reduce or eliminate potential medical management problems
Accepts emergency calls and accompanying restraints and increased responsibilities. Must respond to emergency calls within 45 minutes of receiving call
Maintains inventory supplies to ensure adequate levels when necessary
Records all pertinent patient information for accurate procedure charging
Delivery of patient care and in accordance with departmental standards of Continued quality improvement
Demonstrates excellent communication skills by answering questions form all customers
Utilize appropriate phone etiquette
Development of leadership skills and professionalism for self through participation in department and/or hospital-based committees and continuing education programs
Assumes a leadership role in providing instruction and direction to students participating in the clinical program and helps evaluate performance
Identifies problems and takes steps towards resolution
Provides instruction and direction to technologists in the performance of specific related duties
Attends to personal work schedule in a consistent and professional manner
Demonstrates self-direction by identifying learning needs and establishing self-development activities
Qualification
Required
Must have attended an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology and be ARRT registered
Ability to perform most interventional radiology procedures usually performed in specials lab with close supervision of the radiologist
Demonstrates ability to use various types of radiographic equipment to obtain images of optimal quality
Demonstrates good teamwork and cooperation with external/internal customers
Good communication skills
Ability to deal with extremely ill patients
Ability to communicate with patients
Ability to adjust to flexible work hours, long hours, overtime hours
Ability to participate in on-call program and available to department needs with minimal notice
Ability to do light, medium, heavy lifting
Ability to stand for long periods of time while wearing a lead apron
Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgement skills
Ability to practice high quality patient care and technical competence
Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities
Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills
Ability to work well in a team environment with physicians and nurses
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
Benefits
Sign on Bonus up to $10,000.
Company
Advocate Health Care
Advocate Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Illinois, United States.
Founded in 1995
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$18M2013-10-03Series Unknown· $18M
Leadership Team
Barbara Hancock
Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Operating Officer
David Rich
Clinical Practice Partner
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