Special Procedures Technologist- Radiology Technologist (Sign on Bonus Included)

Job Description Summary

The Neuro Endovascular Invasive Specialist reports to the Nurse Manager of the
Neuroendovascular(NES) Surgery. Under limited supervision, the NEIS assists
physicians in diagnosing and treating Neuro Endovascular disease in an
invasive procedure arena specializing in the care of patients undergoing basic
diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000693 CHS - Surgery - Neuroendovascular (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Appropriately position patient for the procedure and prep access site according to standard practice. Participate in time-out utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment. Perform patient safety checklist prior to the case. Demonstrate knowledge of organizational policies and procedures. Identify changes in patient condition and notify appropriate resources. Appropriately adjust work flow as indicated by case needs. Perform patient care procedures that require additional skill and training with competency such anticipate the needs of the physicians having supplies and necessary equipment available without leaving procedure suite. Educate the patient of procedure expectations before, during, and after the procedure. Instruct the patient of post-procedural limitations and restrictions. Provide transportation of the patient to and from the procedural room. Participate in shared decision making and problem solving to promote effective collaboration with interdisciplinary partners. Support change and offer suggestions that are cognizant of the departmental budget. Participate with Performance Improvement/research activities designed to improve patient care, and/or organizational processes. Provide recommendations to improve patient care and contribute to overall unit functions. a. Assists in teaching patient care procedures to other staff, students and other team members as appropriate. b. Orients and trains new staff and student(s) in assigned areas. Provides timely written and verbal feedback students. c. Facilitates a positive learning environment for student(s) and provides individualized teaching instructions as appropriate. Perform routine diagnostic radiographs and are responsible for performing minor interventional procedures under the supervision of a radiologist and/or licensed fluoroscopic supervisor while Radiologic Technologists III independently perform the most complex technical and/or invasive procedures

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology Work Experience: 1 year in Neurointerventional radiology preferred but not required.
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

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