Interventional Rad Technologist
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Cooper Norcross University Hospital
Camden, NJ, US
Summary
The technologist assists physicians with interventional radiology and vascular procedures by managing sterile fields, operating fluoroscopic equipment, and monitoring patient status. They are also responsible for inventory management, accurate procedure documentation, and providing clinical support across various departments.
Job Description
About Us
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 to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
Assists interventionalists in all procedures within the scope of interventional radiology and vascular surgery, but not limited to oncology, vascular and trauma. Skill set must be maintained to handle supplies/instrumentation associated with interventional procedures. Adheres to all infection prevention policies, utilizing the appropriate PPE needed.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Obtain and maintain all certifications, including BLS, required.
Experience Required
- 0-2 years of experience; 3-5 years of experience preferred
- Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
- Operate fluoro unit along with all supporting equipment needed to perform interventional procedures
Education Requirements
- Diploma or equivalent
- Certificate of Completion/Degree from accredited Radiology Program or Vascular Program, associate degree preferred
- Graduate of AMA approved Radiology Technologist Program, NJ DEP license required upon hire
License/Certification Requirements
- AART
- NJDEP
- BLS from American Heart Association
Special Requirements
- Full time, 40 hours a week
- Monday-Friday: 7A-530P, and on call rotation
Salary Min ($)
USD $37.00
Salary Max ($)
USD $61.00
Cooper University Health Care is the leading academic health system in South Jersey and provides access to primary, specialty, tertiary, and urgent care, all within one complete health system. Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members including 1,600 nurses, more than 1,000 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 600 advanced practice professionals. Hospitals throughout the region send their most complex and critically ill and injured to Cooper for treatment by our highly skilled experts.
Ranked year after year by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top health systems in the Philadelphia Metro area, Cooper is consistently recognized for its quality, safety, and exceptional patient care.
Cooper has three hospitals: South Jersey’s only Level I trauma center, Cooper University Hospital in Camden, which is the busiest trauma center in the Philadelphia region; Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper, which is the only Level II pediatric trauma center in the Delaware Valley. Cooper is also home to a leading cancer center (MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper), six urgent care centers, and more than 130 outpatient offices from the Delaware River to the Jersey Shore, including large regional hubs in Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Voorhees, Willingboro, and Sewell.
Cooper University Health Care is affiliated with – and its physicians make up the faculty of – Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, which is located on the Cooper Health Sciences Campus in Camden, New Jersey. Cooper has a long history in the City of Camden and is playing a leading role in its revitalization.
Founded
1887
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Camden, NJ
Cooper University Health Care is the leading academic health system in South Jersey and provides access to primary, specialty, tertiary, and urgent care, all within one complete health system. Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members including 1,600 nurses, more than 1,000 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 600 advanced practice professionals. Hospitals throughout the region send their most complex and critically ill and injured to Cooper for treatment by our highly skilled experts.
Ranked year after year by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top health systems in the Philadelphia Metro area, Cooper is consistently recognized for its quality, safety, and exceptional patient care.
Cooper has three hospitals: South Jersey’s only Level I trauma center, Cooper University Hospital in Camden, which is the busiest trauma center in the Philadelphia region; Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper, which is the only Level II pediatric trauma center in the Delaware Valley. Cooper is also home to a leading cancer center (MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper), six urgent care centers, and more than 130 outpatient offices from the Delaware River to the Jersey Shore, including large regional hubs in Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Voorhees, Willingboro, and Sewell.
Cooper University Health Care is affiliated with – and its physicians make up the faculty of – Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, which is located on the Cooper Health Sciences Campus in Camden, New Jersey. Cooper has a long history in the City of Camden and is playing a leading role in its revitalization.
Founded
1887
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Camden, NJ
