Interventional Radiology Tech - OLGMC Radiology - PRN
Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
In collaboration with interventional radiologists and nursing,
this job, safely prepares for, and scrubs into interventional
procedures. This job has advanced certification in Vascular
Interventional Radiography and provides care in accordance with
prescribed radiation safety procedures and protocols. To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.This
job description is a summary of the primary duties and
responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be
a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and
responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's
discretion.-- -EducationRequired --- -Completion of a Radiologic
Technology program in an AMA approved schoolWork ExperienceRequired
--- -NonePreferred --- -2 year experience in Interventional
RadiologyCertificationsRequired --- -Registered by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)Licensed by the Louisiana
State Radiology Technology Board of Examiners (LSRTBE)Current Basic
Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart
AssociationPreferred - Advanced certification in Vascular
Interventional Radiology Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)Must
have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and
retrieval of information.Effective verbal and written communication
skills and the ability to present information clearly and
professionally.Must be proficient with Windows-style applications,
various software packages specific to role and keyboard.Strong
interpersonal skills. Job DutiesVerifies physician order and
procedure to assure accuracy.Utilizes radiology information systems
to facilitate care.Explains procedure to patient to ensure
understanding.Independently operates equipment to complete imaging
procedure according to protocol.Reviews patient images prior to
transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality
standards.Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance
with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation
as warranted.Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations
(inventory, staff schedules, equipment, maintenance, etc.).Adapts
behavior to the specific patient population, including but not
limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the
patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be
performed, requesting permissions and communication style.Other
related duties as required.-- - The above statements describe the
general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive
list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other
duties may be added, or this description amended at any
time.Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local
laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements
that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures
compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This
employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy
Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting
of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or
conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other
compliance-related concerns.The employer is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran
status, or disability status. Physical and Environmental DemandsThe
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job.-- - Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move
objects.-- --- - (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or
more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are
in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight
lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light
Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant
degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but
entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3)
when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing
the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the
weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress
and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an
industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker
even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties
performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and
tissue.The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area
where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works
with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may
be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may
be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or
hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport,
storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or
disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may
increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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