Interventional Technologist (Per Diem)
Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Danbury
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Description Job Schedule: Per Diem Standard Hours: 1 Job Shift:
Shift 1 Shift Details: as needed for coverage and on call Work
where - every moment -matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford
HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride
in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. - We invite you
to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare
network. - St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than
3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital,
a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large
multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for
adults and children. St. Vincent's is the first hospital in
Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare
network, and is the system's second-largest hospital. Summary:
Operates digital equipment and performs complex invasive procedures
by positioning patients and preparing contrast media to perform
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist the physician in
diagnosis and treatment. - Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and
physiology. - Works with contrast media, chemotherapy agents,
radiations agents, cements, resins and embolization agents. - This
position may require performing procedures in other department such
as O.R. Cath lab of multiple imaging modalities This position is
clinical 100%. - May require mandatory call as needed.
Responsibilities: Operates IR equipment to produce accurate images
while maintaining sterile technique. - Assembles sterile trays and
assumes scrub duties as necessary. - Accurately documents procedure
performed. - Verify correct orders and relevant history in the
patient's chart. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic interventional
procedures by selecting the correct exposure factors utilizing the
assessment of patient age, pathology and diagnosis to produce
technically accurate digital images to assist the radiologist in
diagnosing. Work with students. Accurately inputs procedural
information into electronic medical record, RIS and PACS to capture
necessary information regarding exams, supply charges, resource
allocations, radiation exposure as well as all relevant clinical
information. Obtains all relevant patient information, including
but not limited to, current lab values, medication usage, ensuring
reason for exam is concordant with exam request in order to perform
the appropriate exam, on the correct patient, to procure an
accurate diagnosis. Explain procedures to patients and addresses
their concerns. Utilizes ALARA principals and appropriate infection
control techniques to ensure a safe work environment. Appropriately
maintains exam rooms, supplies and equipment according to
performance standards. Maintains area supplies and reports
equipment malfunctions. Performs and documents quality assurance
testing on equipment according to established protocols to maintain
high performance of the system. Transports patients as necessary. -
Maintains clinical proficiency and annual health stream.
Participates in the department quality, safety and compliance
initiatives. Demonstrates competencies, including knowledge and
behaviors to meet age specific patient needs (e.g. Pediatric,
Adolescents, and Geriatrics) and cultural diversity. - Works
effectively as team member within the department and other units to
provide quality service through pertinent knowledge, communication,
cooperation and collaboration. - Work to supervise Radiology
students and new hires as needed. - Perform other related duties as
required Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration:
State of Connecticut Radiographer license. ARRT certification in
Radiography required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Education: -Graduate
from an accredited Radiography progam. Experience: -At least 1 year
as a Radiologic Technologist required, 1-2 years IR experience
preferred. We take great care of careers. With locations around the
state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career
development and growth. - Here, you are part of an organization on
the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough
treatments and community education to countless men, women and
children. - We know that a thriving organization starts with
thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program
designed to ensure work/life balance. - Every moment matters. - And
this is - your moment.
Keywords: Hartford HealthCare, Danbury , Interventional Technologist (Per Diem), Other , Danbury, Connecticut
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