<p>Department</p> <p>SPECIAL PROCEDURES - 207044</p> <p>Worker Sub Type</p> <p>Agency</p> <p>Work Shift</p> <p>Pay Grade</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Performs special procedures exams in the Radiology Department for patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric.</p> <p>Other duties may include:</p> <p>COMPLIES WITH ESTABLISHED INSTITUTIONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES - Follows all VH personnel policies. Completes mandatory hospital and departmental education, maintains required professional certification and continuing education mandates as necessary, and ACLS. Supervises radiologic technology students during clinical rotations and orientation of new personnel. Notifies supervisor of malfunctioning equipment immediately. Monitors supplies as depleted. Complies with all universal precautions and infection control guidelines.</p> <p>PERFORMS SPECIAL PROCEDURE EXAMS - Correctly makes modifications of preps, exposure factors, positioning and contrast media for patients of all ages including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Operates and positions imaging equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate, set appropriate technical factors, adapting as necessary for the age of the patient, performs digital subtraction exams and practices radiation protection with accuracy. Prepares angiographic table, supplies, equipment and preps patients accurately utilizing sterile technique. Assist Nursing in assuming care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during the procedures, e.g. monitoring vital signs (before, during and after cases), minimizes patient discomfort. Assists physician in performing the radiographic procedure. (Scrub and/or Circulate) Follows guidelines for universal precautions (infection control) 100% of the time.</p> <p>Uses available information systems technology - Accurately enters data into the EMR and Imaging System to capture patient visit and charge information, including: recording exam time, resource usage, supplies used; accurately modifying studies</p> <p>Uses the Imaging System to record accurate, high quality studies by:</p> <p>Creating images using approved techniques</p> <p>Annotating the images, as needed</p> <p>Sending all the studies to Imaging Systems and the correct work list</p> <p>Limiting the number of unnecessary unspecified exams</p> <p>Education</p> <p>Program Radiologic Technology</p> <p>ARRT(R) registry required with satisfactory completion of an AMA accredited Radiologic Technology Program. ARRT (CV or VI) registry preferred.</p> <p>Experience</p> <p>2 years Healthcare/Medical - Radiologist experience as a Radiologic Technologist or one year as an RT</p> <p>Prefer one year of intensive training in special procedures</p> <p>Certification & Licensures</p> <p>ACLS Certified within one year of hire/transfer into position required</p> <p>BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required *</p> <p>VI Registry must be obtained within 2 yrs of hire date. required</p> <ul> <li>New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development. Competence in providing Angiographic/Interventional services for patients of all ages including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.</p> <p>Physical Demands</p> <p>17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants</p> <p>FLSA Classification</p> <p>Non-exempt</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:</p> <ul> <li>A Zero-Deductible Health Plan </li><li>Dental and vision insurance </li><li>Generous Paid Time Off </li><li>Tuition Assistance </li><li>Retirement Savings Match </li><li>A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing </li><li>Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program </li></ul> <p>Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.</p> <p>To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.</p>