Summary

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.

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Clinical Skills

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)

Departmental Responsibilities

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

Quality and Patient Safety

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

Patient Education

Responsible for patient, family/support system education
Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed

Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED General or Accredited Program Radiologic Technology
ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Minimum 1 year experience in Interventional Special Procedures setting in either IR and/or vascular hybrid setting
Able to function independently during procedures after appropriate orientation/competency on unit and as demonstrated by being place on call rotation
Competency in all aspects of interventional/vascular procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection
Required special/advanced procedure registry as outlined above
Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as well as how they affect the quality of a procedure
Must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude

Company overview

Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.