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MUSC Health · 3 months ago

Special Procedures Technologist - Radiology

Orangeburg, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

MUSC Health is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Special Procedures Technologist in Radiology. This role involves performing angiographic and interventional procedures, as well as general radiography exams, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

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Responsibilities

Must be able to perform all special procedures to an acceptable level to the radiologist

Operating angiography equipment, contract injections, proper use of stints, catheters, and guide wires

Properly documents all patient history, impressions and other information, properly labels films and other patient records

Insures patient comfort with the use of all accessories including management of IV pumps and supplies

Insures that the patients are aware of your concern for them through proper communication and emphasis on patient comfort needs

Performs general radiography exams including pacemakers and operating room procedures

Maintains supplies and equipment to a level that insures the best possible patient care, safety and convenience

Performs other miscellaneous duties as required

Qualification

Angiographic proceduresInterventional proceduresRadiographic proceduresAmerican Registry certificationPatient communicationPatient comfort managementDocumentation skills

Required

Able to perform all angiographic and interventional procedures

Able to perform all radiographic procedures

At least two years' experience in general radiography

Six months of special procedures experience

Must be able to perform all special procedures to an acceptable level to the radiologist

Operating angiography equipment, contract injections, proper use of stints, catheters, and guide wires

Properly documents all patient history, impressions and other information

Properly labels films and other patient records

Insures patient comfort with the use of all accessories including management of IV pumps and supplies

Insures that the patients are aware of your concern for them through proper communication and emphasis on patient comfort needs

Performs general radiography exams including pacemakers and operating room procedures

Maintains supplies and equipment to a level that insures the best possible patient care, safety and convenience

Associates Degree from an AMA approved school of radiological technology

Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists, Cardio-Interventional Vascular Registry (CIVR) or Cardio-Interventional Vascular Therapy (CIVT)

Ability to perform job functions while standing

Ability to perform job functions while sitting

Ability to perform job functions while walking

Ability to climb stairs

Ability to work indoors

Ability to work outside in temperature extremes

Ability to work from elevated areas

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions

Ability to bend at the waist

Ability to twist at the waist

Ability to squat and perform job functions

Ability to perform 'pinching' operations

Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands

Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands

Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands

Ability to reach overhead

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders

Ability to fully use both legs

Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination

Ability to reach in all directions

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted

Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted

Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs

Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance

Ability to match or discriminate between colors

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception

Good peripheral vision capabilities

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements

Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations

Ability to work rotating shifts

Ability to work overtime as required

Ability to work in a latex safe environment

Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions

Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function

Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required

Preferred

At least two years' experience in general radiography and six months of special procedures

Company

MUSC Health

MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.

Founded in 1824

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

10001+ employees