Interventional Radiology Technologist (Operating Room) - Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ 08103
About the Job
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
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Short Description:Assists physicians in all procedures within scope of Interventional Radiology and Vascular/Cardiac surgery to include, but not limited to, vascular, cardiac/cardiology, trauma surgeries.
Duties to include but not limited to:
- Assisting with pre and post procedure patient assessment, patient teaching, assisting with patient care within scope of practice, inventory management (inventory, receive, organize, restock of products).
- Assist physician in endovascular and Cardiac/Cardiology procedures to include but not limited to setting up sterile field, positioning and prepping, circulating and scrubbing to assist with handling of instruments, operating and monitoring of equipment, passage of catheters and guidewires.
- Operate fluoroscope equipment, laser, and other equipment associated with interventional vascular and cardiac procedures. Practices radiation safety in accordance of regulations.
- Prepare radiopaque materials for administration by physician. Draw up contrast for injections.
- Completes records accurately, includes procedure documentation, billing, supplies, radiation exposure.
- Assist in patient positioning and patient transfers.
- Assist in checking of daily controls for all equipment utilized in routine care of patient; ensure medical equipment is in working order and all supplies are available.
- Assist in training and acts as a preceptor of new technologists, physicians, nurses, students. Serve as a role model.
- Cover off-shift call requirements based on unit needs. Float to other areas within institution to support staffing needs of other departments within scope of practice.
- 3-5 years of vascular experience preferred.
- H.S. Diploma required; associate degree preferred.
- Certificate of Completion/Degree from accredited Radiology Program or Vascular Program.
- Graduate of AMA approved Radiology Technologist Program, NJ DEP license required upon hire
- 7a-330p
- Position is in the Operating Room
