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Brown University Health · 2 days ago

Interventional Rad Tech - Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Providence, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$39.56/hr - $65.28/hr

1+ years exp

Brown University Health is seeking an Interventional Rad Tech to perform vascular and interventional exams under the supervision of interventional radiologists. The role involves assisting in diagnostic procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient care during surgical processes.

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Responsibilities

Assists the radiologist in the diagnosis of diseases as requisitioned by patients' physician

Assists radiologist in carrying out interventional and angiographic procedures

Maintains aseptic conditions during special procedures

Performs scrub duties and circulating duties during special procedures involving selective catheterization of arteries perfomed in conjunction with the use of the digital and radiographic equipment

Sets up surgical trays, supplies and equipment

Anticipates needs for instruments and passes instruments, as required

Observes and reassures patient prior to and during surgical procedures

Prepares and drapes patient

Positions patient

Observes for reaction to iodine contrast injection

Checks peripheral pulses periodically

Assists in the set up of the EKG/pressure monitor, when needed

Follows prescribed techniques and procedures and has emergency drugs and equipment available, as necessary

Sets up and operates high-pressure injector

Assists fellow technologist in operation and sets up of all diagnostic equipment

Adjusts equipment, as required, to insure proper operation

Adjusts immobilization devices, assembles equipment supplies as required

Positions and operates equipment for required length and intensity of exposure

Observes patient and reports pertinent information

Washes, cleans, and sends instruments to Central Supply

Prepares laboratory and equipment (cleaning with proper hospital disinfectants) for next scheduled procedure

Makes requests and stocks required supplies

Maintains expiration dates, as per Shelf Life of Supplies Policy A-11

Sends images to PACS, develops film, as necessary

Prepares reports and maintains records of services rendered

Ensures proper charge codes are on the requisitions

Orders and tracks on RIS

Ensures proper input in HI-IQ data system

Trains or assists in training new staff members

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area

Calls service and logs data for equipment, when needed

Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives

Performs all essential functions with consideration of the age-specific needs of the geriatric, adult, and adolescent patient

Fosters patient and family centered care and imaging services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital's mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns

Performs duties of X-ray technologist involving the most advanced X-ray techniques, using both fixed and portable equipment

Qualification

Registered Radiologic TechnologistAseptic techniquesAngiography experiencePatient careDigital imagingCollaborationCommunicationAttention to detail

Required

Two years of formal training in a School of Radiologic Technology or equivalent

Must be Registered Radiologic Technologist with current license to work in the State of Rhode Island

Three months training in aseptic techniques and training in specialized catheterization studies

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of the aging processes, human development states and cultural patterns in each step of the care process

One year of Angiography experience