Vascular Center ARRT / Interventional Scrub - California Foot & Ankle Centers

ABOUT US

With a growing network of locations, both the Vascular Institutes and California Foot & Ankle Centers (CALFAC) provide comprehensive care and surgery, including advanced wound care and amputation-prevention therapies, lower extremity peripheral nerve surgery, vascular medicine, and reconstructive surgery.

We have been serving patients for over 60 years, building a loyal patient base keeping our clinic and surgery center locations busy with little to no marketing during that time. Our highly-competent doctors and medical staff all believe in giving a caring approach to each patient, as well as our utilizing the most modern technology available. Further, we conduct clinical trials and research at all of our locations.

As a part of our team, you will be welcome in working with us for years to come as we do good work in our communities. We value team building, and our staff oftimes engages in after work activities in order to build relationships and play an essential role in our community.

JOB BRIEF

We are seeking experienced professional ARRT Scrub Techs for our interventional radiology centers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. See www.TLCvascular.com for locations. Most work will be normal business hours. But sometimes weekend work will be required, based on when procedures are scheduled.

As a member of our team, we all provide a high level of efficient patient care, while always presenting a caring, ethical, and professional experience for the patients, doctors and other team members.

Perform specialized imaging for endovascular peripheral intervention. Position requires an independent highly skilled operator capable of assisting surgeons during procedures and be well versed in utilizing portable c-arm units and their various functions. (Philips Veradius Unity) Minimum of 2 yrs experience with ACLS/BLS required within 14 days of employment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards as the facility RSO.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Supply inventory tracking and management
• Ensure mandatory clinical guidelines for keeping a high standard of care in our angio-suite involving proper disposal of contaminated products and proper sanitization of the operating suite.
• EMR knowledge (ECW) a plus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Philips Veradius Unity
• Studycast PACS system
• ECW
• Istat
• Mindray monitors
• Procedural: Mynx Control, Angioseal, Auryon Laser, CSI, Abbott stents and balloons


EDUCATION

• ARRT-R Radiography


CERTIFICATION

• ACLS/BLS within 14 days of employment

bASIC KNOWLEDGE and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a physician's office or hospital setting
• Experienced in diagnosis and treatment of common medical conditions
• Ability to make independent decisions regarding patient care
• Basic working knowledge of managed care and Medicare population
• Procedural experience; preferably assisting Interventional Radiologists
• Skilled in surgical techniques
• Excellent communication skills
  

PROFESSIONALISM

â–¡ Must have strong organizational and time management skills
â–¡ Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet deadlines
â–¡ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
â–¡ Excellent communication skills
â–¡ Detail-oriented a must
â–¡ Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as required
â–¡ Be a team player
â–¡ Drive: Self-starter with initiative to assist in practice development,
and to create motivation within the clinic team
â–¡ Collaboration: Ability to work within a team setting and leverage
strengths of other to accomplish objectives
â–¡ Interpersonal skills: Approachable, able to establish rapport easily,
demonstrates empathy and active listening skills


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, handle documents, bend and stoop as needed, and reach with hands and arms. The position requires use of keyboard and computer regularly. Strong vision abilities to perform extensive computer-related work.