Interventional Radiology Technician - Sigma Inc
Salem, MA 01970
About the Job
MGB-16140 - Interventional Radiology Technician - Salem, MA - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for a Interventional Radiology Technician to work onsite at our client's healthcare facility in Salem, MA.
Shift: 07:00 - 17:30
Summary:
Responsibilities:
Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for a Interventional Radiology Technician to work onsite at our client's healthcare facility in Salem, MA.
Shift: 07:00 - 17:30
Summary:
- This position assumes responsibility for care and safety of patients' underlying interventional procedures, and cardiac catheterization examinations.
Responsibilities:
- Performs special diagnostic radiographic procedures on designated parts of the body as required by physician orders.
- Selects proper exposure factors for radiographic equipment for each examination.
- Determines appropriate equipment for use, i.e. pressure injectors, pressure monitor, mapping system, other imaging equipment.
- Utilizes protective shielding, immobilization and supportive devices when required.
- Assumes responsibility for care and safety of patients while they are undergoing interventional procedures in the labs.
- Assists Radiologists/Cardiologists during special procedures and cardiac catheterizations.
- Provides emotional support to patients and keeps them informed regarding what they will experience during the procedure.
- Participates in the instruction of AS and BS students rotating through department.
- Following HIPAA requirements, prepares digital images for providers outside of the Eskenazi Health system.
- Maintains supplies required for radiographic rooms, such as contrast media, pharmaceuticals, etc.
- Keeps rooms adequately stocked, and equipment clean; adheres to infectious control policies in maintaining a semi-sterile environment.
- Prepares equipment to be sent to CSR for sterilizing procedures (i.e., wrapping, cleaning, labeling).
- Prepares procedure trays for interventionists prior to all exams. Alters activities to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., adolescent, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, adult) as described in the area/unit age-specific and/or job specific competencies.
- Graduation from an AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program required; Bachelor's degree in Interventional Radiology
- 2 years exp min.
- Scrubbing knowledge required.
- AART registered.
- Licensed with the State of MA as a Radiologic Technologist, ARRT IR registered.
- Current ACLS.
Source : Sigma Inc
