Special Procedure Technologist – Atrium Health University – PRN Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Special Procedure Technologist position at Atrium Health University in Charlotte, NC, is a part-time role with variable shifts as needed, including call and holidays. Responsibilities include assisting in invasive Angio and interventional procedures, providing total patient care, and maintaining supplies. Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist Program, BLS certification, and RTR certification.
Job Description
Special Procedure Technologist•Atrium Health University•PRN
Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID:
155796
Job Family:
Radiology Services
Status:
Part Time
Shift:
Variable
Detailed Shift and Schedule:
PRN when needed, call and holidays
Job Type:
Regular
Department Name:
11031005739453-Radiology•Special Studies
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Overview
Atrium Health University City provides health care services in the University City, Mint Hill, North Mecklenburg, and Southwest Cabarrus regions in North Carolina. The award-winning maternity center provides personalized support and education throughout pregnancy, delivery, and recovery, while the Emergency Department has more than 65,000 patient visits every year. Specialties also include cancer care, diabetes care, heart care, neuroscience, rehabilitation and . With the on-site Farmer’s Market and Teaching Garden, our teammates andmunity members have easy access to local, fresh foods, highlighting the nutritional and environmental benefit of locally grown produce. Interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities?
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Job Summary:
The function of the Interventional Radiology Technologist is to assist in the various invasive Angio, and interventional procedures performed in the Interventional Radiology Suite. Responsible for surgical scrub and circulation duties, performing total patient care during and post the procedure, while the patient is in the Interventional Radiology area.
Essential Functions:
Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional and angiographic procedures under the direction of a physician.
Explains the procedure to the patient and preps the patient for the procedure.
Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
Circulates during the procedure and maintains responsibility for patientfort.
Provides supplies necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
Removes catheters/sheaths and applies direct pressure or clamp as appropriate.
Provides necessary report information to the holding area or nursing unit as needed.
Records and processes hemodynamic reports, contrast media records and charges promptly and accurately.
Enters patient data and inventory into WITT program and sends films for review.
Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.
Physical Requirements
Requires standing and walking while wearing 10 to 15-pound lead radiation protection aprons. Exposure to radiation, secretions and blood. Confined working area. Normal vision, manual dexterity and good eye and hand coordination is necessary to operate equipment. Constant concentration required during procedures.
Education, Training, Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an ANA accredited Radiologic Technologist Program orpletion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program required. BLS required per policy guidelines. RTR required. 1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred.
