Interventional Radiology Technologist Lead

2 months ago


Corpus Christi TX, United States Christus Health Full time
Description

Summary:

The Interventional Radiology Technologist is a professional who assesses, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates patient care activities. He/she has clinical and/or functional knowledge of position for which they are accountable either directly or indirectly through delegation of tasks. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values and culture.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area and the only Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

The Pavilion and the Critical Care Center house a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites.
A teaching facility, in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine
Accredited Chest Pain Center
Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

The Shoreline campus is a premiere facility housing many of the region’s most vital and renowned programs such as a Primary Stroke Center, nationally accredited Cancer Center and a nationally recognized Chest Pain Center. The Pavilion at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline houses the CHRISTUS Spohn Heart Network, which was recently recognized as one of the top 100 cardiovascular hospitals in the United States. The Heart Institute offers the most advanced diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative cardiac services in one convenient location.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Coordinate the patient and staff schedules in conjuction with Supervisor to ensure proper coverage at all times and sites.
• Maintain the Interventional Radiology Protocols in coordination with the Radiologists and communicate changes to IR associates.
• Mentor and precept all new associates.
• Mentor and cordinate Interventional Radiology students.
• Introduce yourself to the patient, identify the patient with two identifiers, and communicate with the patient regarding all aspects of the procedure.
• Places patient on the table making the patient comfortable with pads, support sponges, blankets, etc.
• Obtains pertinent history from the patient. Ascertains any contraindication the performing exam. Provides patient care based upon evaluation of the patient.
• Obtains and examines the requisition to be fully aware of information such as procedure requested, patient's condition, and any special notes.
• Observes patient's condition and always reports immediately any unusual signs, symptoms, or occurrences to Radiology nurse or physician. If not available, to the ED staff.
• Insures accuracy and completeness of work performed.
• Obtains and verifies written or electronic orders on all out patients.
• All out patient orders, consents, and questionnaires (as needed) are scanned into PACS with the procedure performed.
• Verifies that proper lab work was performed, if applicable, prior to procedure and communicates findings with physician and/or nurse.
• Assist physician in performing diagnostic and therapeutic exams while utilizing sterile techniques.
• Must be familiar with supplies used in the Vascular Interventional Department and their uses.
• Must be familiar with emergency situations associated with special procedures and must possess ability to respond quickly and accurately to all situations that occur in the Vascular Interventional Department.
• Must have a thorough understanding of all lab values pertinent to the patent and the safe outcome of the procedures.
• Be able to work in all areas of the department as necessary to increase patient through put.
• Be familiar with different protocols for each procedure for the different radiologists.
• Properly follows protocol in notification and documentation of all contrast / medication reactions.
• Uses proper quality control techniques.
• Completes all requisitions in the Radiology information system entering all charges and clinical data as necessary.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Transport patient at necessary.
• Follow up with patient complaints reporting to supervisor and filling out Event report as necessary.

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
Two years of experience in Vascular Interventional required

Customer service and telephone skills
Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, associates, and other departments
Current State Licensure required

Current BLS (American Heart Association) required
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology required
Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) or Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT required
Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

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