Advocate Health Care · 5 months ago
Special Procedures Tech
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$37/hr - $56/hr
1+ years expAdvocate Health Care is a leading health organization, and they are seeking a Special Procedures Tech to join their Interventional Radiology Laboratory. The role involves producing quality digital images, assisting radiologists in various procedures, and ensuring the efficient operation of imaging equipment while providing excellent patient care.
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Responsibilities
Produces quality digital images to demonstrate the peripheral, viscera, and neurovascular system and/or non-vascular imaging performed in the Interventional Radiology Laboratory
Selects, implements, and modifies exam technical protocols to produce diagnostic digital images, utilizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiographic technology
Demonstrates technical skill as a scrub technologist
Performs technical function pertaining to, and stays abreast of, equipment, tray preparation, contrast media and ADW and PACS networking system
Demonstrates skills in the operation of equipment, i.e. performs digital subtraction angiography, operates bolus chase for peripheral vascular studies, set up/programs rotational 3D angiograms, set up/operates pressure monitor/recorder, operates computer such as ADW/PACS
Assists credentialed radiologists in imaging and revascularization procedures
Works with credentialed interventional vascular/radiologists in digital angiography and revascularization procedures; uses skill in proper use of procedural supplies to maintain successful revascularization
Provides technical support to credentialed interventional angiographers in implementation of vanguard technologies, i.e. atherectomy, laser, stent placements, new devices
Understands atherosclerotic disease process, and conveys understanding to other care givers as required; uses knowledge to enhance technical performance
Selects, implements, and modifies exam technical protocolss to produce quality diagnostic digital images, utilizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiographic technology
Understands bleeding factors and the risks/complications which may arise when a patient is treated with/undergo angioplasty, atherectomy, laser or thrombolytic agents, and conveys understanding to other care givers as required; uses knowledge to enhance technical performance
Provides proper pre and post procedure care in and around lab; compresses catheter introduction sites manually, assists physicians in closure device deployment and assures full hemostasis is achieved and that bleeding is fully stopped before patient is dispatched to room
Prepares equipment, tray preparation, and contrast media for ordered exams
Selects and opens supplies in a fashion to ensure prompt patient care and cost containment
Assists in inventory management of the area, using knowledge of on-site inventory and availability lags of necessary supply items
Performs QV&V process; processes, and completes requisitions, to quiantify, verify and validate ensuring appropriate patient care and accuracy of patient billing
Records accurately patient data for demographic marketing, annotates digital images to protect the integrity and wholeness of the patient record
Performs Universal Time-Out: verifies appropriateness and correctness of patient exam, completeness of consent forms, presence of lab results and H&P's to provide proper quality management
Cooperates as a team player with nursing unit staff, other allied health care professionals and physicians, to promote the efficiency and quality of care provided by the Interventional Radiology Service
Maintains appropriate competencies as defined by the ACR, Established Regulatory Standards, IEMA, IRSRT and ASRT to include and not to exclude any other formal regulatory recommended requirements and/or newly revised standards
Functions in patient emergencies in efficient and competent manner, assists the Code Team as needed in stabilizing the patient, using knowledge of where supplies are kept in the Interventional Radiology Laboratory to assure that supply needs are met in emergencies
Assists and coordinates in scheduling patients with interface of nursing unit personnel and interventional radiologists
Instructs patients, alleviates fears regarding exams, working with the team to provide an optimal patient experience, as well as recognizes the needs and behaviors of various age groups
Assists in performance of daily quality control testing of equipment, verifies function at time of testing, reports problems to Coordinator/Supervisor
Selects and opens supplies in a fashion to ensure prompt patient care and cost containment
Prepares equipment, sterile angiographic trays, patient records, and contrast media for ordered exams
Provides personal flexibility to the needs of the patient, providing as requested procedure support, and timely on-call response
Qualification
Required
Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology
ARRT Registration
1-3 years Radiology experience in Hospital/Trauma environment
1 + years of experience specific to SPECIAL PROCEDURES (non-specific to Cath. Lab.)
Knowledge of sterile techniques
Must be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e. understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred
Proficient in the operation of basic angiographic equipment
Basic computer skills preferred
Computer literate
Knowledge of Special Procedure Services
ARRT Registry - first year of employment
CPR Certification within six months of employment
IEMA License
Able to respond to request to work on short notice
Flexible in starting times to meet demand
As required, must be able to transport, move, and lift patients
Must be able to take call (Every third week cycle)
Must be able to work under stressful conditions
Willing to work overtime as requested
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
Comply with mandatory DiMedici Computer Program for Fire Safety, MRI Safety, and Universal Precautions
Maintain CPR Certification
Must maintain professional decorum, and adhere to dress code as required by department; no deviations allowed
Maintains appropriate competencies as defined by the ACR, Accrediting Organization, IEMA, IRSRT and ASRT to include and not to exclude any other formal regulatory recommended requirements and/or newly revised standards
Must be able to effectively communicate and work well with other staff
Basic knowledge / (Competent Qualifications) Advanced knowledge of anatomy, radiographic equipment, vascular and interventional procedures
Preferred
Prior experience with various age groups is preferred
Basic computer skills preferred
Benefits
$5,000 sign-on bonus!
Company
Advocate Health Care
Advocate Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Illinois, United States.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
Barbara Hancock
Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Operating Officer
David Rich
Clinical Practice Partner
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