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CHI · 2 days ago

Interventional Technologist I Regional Float

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$30.76/hr - $45.76/hr

0+ years exp

CHI is a healthcare organization that provides patient-focused care and a full range of services. They are seeking an Interventional Technologist I Regional Float to assess patients, assist in interventional procedures, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. The role involves patient education, equipment management, and participation in quality improvement projects.

Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedures

Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion

Verifies informed consent for and assists physicians with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures

Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions

Provides patient education as appropriate

Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathering proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure

Recognizes all radiation safety standards including 'Image Gently' and 'Image Wisely' and MR safety standards

Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT room, performing portable exams etc

Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters

Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director

Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure

Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements

Checks all supplies for outdated prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up

Uses CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure

Is responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staff's license or certifications

Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care

Qualification

ARRT Board Certified in RadiologyBLS certificationMedical Radiography PermitVenipunctureACLS certificationCertification in IRRCISCustomer service skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam playerSelf-motivated

Required

Graduate of a Radiologic Technology Program

BLS from the American Heart Association

ARRT Board Certified in Radiology

Must hold a valid Medical Radiography or General Radiology Technologist Permit to Practice license in Nebraska or Iowa depending on work state

Understands methods and is capable of performing venipuncture as required for position

Demonstrated ability to set and maintain multiple priorities in an environment with shifting priorities

Must be self-motivated, and able to take ownership of projects/assignments

Must be a team player with excellent follow-up and customer service skills

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills

Interpersonal skills in dealing with guests and team members

Preferred

Six to nine months experience in radiology preferred

If Cardiac Catheter lab included in duties ACLS required

Certification in IR or RCIS, preferred

ARRT Board Certified in CT within one year of hire, if appropriate

ARRT Board Certified in Mammography within one year of hire, if appropriate

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus

$10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates

Company

CHI

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Catholic Health Initiatives, a nonprofit, faith-based health system formed in 1996 through the consolidation of four Catholic health systems, expresses its mission each day by creating and nurturing healthy communities in the hundreds of sites across the nation where we provide care.

Founded in 1996

Englewood, Colorado, USA

10001+ employees