Lexington Health · 4 months ago
IR Technologist
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLexington Medical Center is a highly regarded hospital that provides quality health services in the Columbia metro area. They are seeking an IR Technologist to assist in performing Interventional Radiologic Procedures and ensure patient safety during these procedures.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population: Adult (18 years to 65 years), Geriatric (over 65 years), Bariatric
Perform all duties and tasks assigned the Special Procedure Technologist
Apply knowledge of the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others and wears a radiation dosimeter and protective lead as assigned while on duty
Apply knowledge of anatomy, positioning and radiographic techniques to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on radiograph
Determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic technique with a minimum amount of radiation exposure to the patient
Assist the Radiologist in performing invasive procedures to include but not limited to, arteriography, venography, transluminal angioplasties, stents, venous access, percutaneous drainage procedures, biopsies, myelography, acute stroke therapy, vascular embolization’s and other interventional procedures
Responsible for taking on call assignments on a rotational basis for all shifts as assigned
Operates all Interventional equipment
Practice proper sterile techniques in setting up procedural trays and opening supplies for Interventional procedures
Assists the radiologists in the use of guidewires and catheters when performing invasive procedures
Assists with patient transport whenever necessary
Clocks in/out according to hospital policy and approves time in Kronos at the end of pay period
Attends staff meetings as required and completes all mandatory education requirements
Volunteers and serves on various committees and work teams as requested
Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient condition which results in patient harm
Adheres to policies of logging in/out of any information systems and maintains confidentiality of passwords, security codes and adheres and follows HIPAA guidelines
Serves and protects the hospital community by ensuring adherence to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements, and DNV
Help evaluate any problem with equipment and have problems reported as needed for service
Demonstrates good public relations and service excellence at all times
Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, i.e. fire disaster
Qualification
Required
Graduate of a 2 Year AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (R)
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (VI) in Vascular-Interventional Radiology or registration obtained within two (2) years of transition into position
Current South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) current license
Benefits
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
Adoption assistance
LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness
Company
Lexington Health
Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities.
Founded in 1971
5001-10000 employees
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