Interventional Special Procedures Tech 2 - PRN Shift
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3410 Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc.
Roswell, GA, US
Summary
The Interventional Special Procedures Tech 2 assists in providing safe, age-appropriate care by performing various technical procedures. They are responsible for setting up equipment, positioning patients, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Job Description
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Overview
Functions under the direction of the clinical coordinator and/or department manager. The interventional special procedures technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. The technologist is able to independently perform job functions. He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Able to perform procedures in both the IR and vascular hybrid interventional procedural setting.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions
* Completion of VI competencies
* Able to use critical thinking skills
* Work in conjunction with radiologists/ vascular surgeons/ cardiologists
* Preps the patient for procedure
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
* Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure
* Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure(SIM CODES)
* Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, ie. Armband, DOB, verbal identification
* Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker
* Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear
* Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form
* Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated
* Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs
* Able to work scheduled and “On-Call”
* Knows existing lines of communication and authority
* Handles communications properly
* Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET
* Transports patients as needed
* Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers
* Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement
* Completes necessary paperwork
* Answers departmental phone using proper scripting
* Maintains stock levels and outdates
* Maintain current License and BLS certifications
* Assist in in service/training for other medical imaging staff as appropriate
* Works as a team with other VI staff to obtain the best possible outcome
* Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership
* Responsible for patient, family/support system education
* Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed
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Qualifications
Required Minimum Education
Required Minimum Experience
Required
Required Minimum Skills
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Additional Licenses and Certifications
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