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Job summary

Assist physicians with invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures while operating radiologic equipment and monitoring hemodynamic parameters. Ensure patient safety and comfort through proper positioning, radiation protection, and effective communication throughout the procedure.

Job details

1. Assist in all aspects of invasive procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring and recording hemodynamic parameters in accordance with policies and procedures · Assists in diagnostic and interventional procedures, operates radiologic and interventional equipment ensuring optimal image quality and patient safety. · Acquire, process and transfer images to the PACS system · Document all supplies, implants and other regulatory components pertaining to the exam. 2. Prepares, positions, transfers and assists patients during procedures to ensure safety, comfort, and optimal imaging outcomes. 3. Demonstrate a thorough understanding and working knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, radiation safety, interventional supplies and equipment operation. 4. Provide patient education appropriate to the procedure. 5. Applies radiation safety principles, including shielding, exposure minimization, and proper use of protective equipment for patients and staff. 6. Assists in room/table/sterile-tray set-up and turnover. 7. Coordinates workflow to support efficiency of patient care and procedure. 8. Assist Physician with administration of contrast media with arterial, venous and percutaneous procedures. 9. Participates in ongoing education and competencies to maintain required certifications and clinical skills as directed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Massachusetts Radiation Control Program. 10. Assists in maintaining inventory for department. 11. Responsible for daily checklists, equipment safety checks/inspections, preventative maintenance, and reporting of any equipment malfunctions. 12. Assist and scrub with Vascular Surgeons/Interventional Radiologists in the operating room as needed 13. Demonstrates proficiency in computerized informatics (information system). 14. Maintains and cleans interventional equipment. 15. Participates in departmental training and Quality/Process Improvement (QI, PI) initiatives. 16. Use of lead apron required 17. On-call required for off-shifts, weekends and holidays. 18. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers. 19. Performs other work-related duties as assigned or requested. Special Procedures Technologist I – Grade: S17R, Job Code: 8150 · Must read, write and communicate in English. · High school graduate or GED. · Graduate of a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program. · (ARRT) - Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists · (RLT) - Currently licensed as a Radiologic Technologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts · Must meet at least one of the following qualifications: a. Minimum of two (2) years post-technical school radiology work experience b. Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Special Procedures Technologist Will-Train at CCH. · Must meet at least one of the following qualifications: a. Successful completion of on-the-job training within six (6) months of hire b. Six (6) months’ recent experience (within the past two (2) years) as a Special Procedures Technologist. · CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam (successfully pass) · (BLS) – Current Basic Life Support Certification · (ACLS) – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (obtained within six (6) months of employment) · (IABP) Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (obtained within six (6) months of employment) Special Procedures Technologist II – Grade: S19R, Job Code: 8151 · All qualifications of Tech I, plus the following: · Must meet at least one of the following qualifications: a. (RCIS) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification b. (CI) Cardiac Interventional certification* c. (VI) Vascular Interventional certification* d. (RCES) Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist *Having an older combined Cardiovascular-Interventional (CV) credential serves the same clinical function as holding both Cardiac Interventional (CI) and Vascular Interventional (VI) certifications. Special Procedures Technologist III – Grade: S19A, Job Code: 8153 · All qualifications of Tech I, plus the following: · Must meet at least one of the following qualifications: a. (RCIS) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification b. (CI) Cardiac Interventional certification* c. (RCES) Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist · Must hold (VI) Vascular Interventional certification* *Having an older combined Cardiovascular-Interventional (CV) credential serves the same clinical function as holding both Cardiac Interventional (CI) and Vascular Interventional (VI) certifications.

What you’ll do

Assist physicians with invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures while operating radiologic equipment and monitoring hemodynamic parameters. Ensure patient safety and comfort through proper positioning, radiation protection, and effective communication throughout the procedure.

Requirements

Requires graduation from a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology program and current ARRT registration and Massachusetts licensure. Candidates must possess at least two years of relevant radiology experience and maintain certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and specialized interventional credentials.

Listed skills

• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Radiologic technology
• Invasive procedures
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Patient positioning
• Radiation safety
• PACS system
• Interventional radiology
• Vascular surgery assistance
• Basic life support
• Advanced cardiac life support
• Intra-aortic balloon pump
• Informatics
• Sterile technique
• Patient education
• Inventory management
• Quality improvement
• Percutaneous Procedures
• Equipment Operation
• Quality Process Improvement
• Patient Assistance
• Workflow Management
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Cardiac Dysrhythmia
• American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certified
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• English Language
• Patient Safety
• Hemodynamics (Fluid Mechanics)
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
• Image Quality
• Inventory Management
• On-The-Job Training
• Operating Room (OR)
• Patient Education And Counseling
• Radiation Protection
• Radiology
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
• Vascular Surgery
• Invasive Procedures

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Special Procedures Technician
• Cardiovascular Technician / Technologist
• Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Equipment Technicians
• Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians