Special Procedures Technologist

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: FT

Shift: Days

Location: AdventHealth Redmond

The role you’ll contribute:

Actively participate in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful

to all. Under close supervision, the Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist I is newly hired and in training to perform sterile

radiographic procedures and administer contrast agents at a technical level. Provides safe care and processing of patients ranging in

age from newborn to geriatric.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• [Clinical Competence] Utilizes the knowledge and skills for age-specific factors necessary to perform safe and effective procedures

on patients of all ages (neonate/infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatrics). The knowledge and skills are acquired through

formal training, Inservice, continuing education and/or experience. Willing to learn/adapt to new technologies and protocols.

Addresses patient needs, questions and anxieties

• [Data Processing, Image Quality and Documentation] Utilizes proper positioning criteria and technical exposure factors. Ensures

study has correct patient demographics and RT/LT annotation when post processing. Inputs procedural charges into the computer

system. Confirms proper exam/patient before releasing images to PACS

• [Department Meeting Attendance] Attends department meetings consistently and promotes positive dialogue with respect to

department objectives. Listens and is responsible to understand all agenda items

• [Exam Supervision and Administration Assists physician with sterile procedures, anticipates their needs and is knowledgeable of all

necessary equipment and supplies. Ensures aseptic techniques are observed. Removes sheaths and holds arterial pressure until

hemostasis. Utilizes two patient identifiers to confirm patient/exam accuracy before administering exam

• [Performance Improvement] Participates in quality improvement initiatives while understanding the department performance trends

and established standards. Participates in department survey and patient satisfaction initiatives. Utilizes patient service recovery

resources when appropriate. Help develop the knowledge and competency of co-workers and students

• [Personal Productivity and Accountability] Assists healthcare team. Handles various job tasks simultaneously. Works to improve

productivity by maintaining IR Suite ready status by preparing the Suite and equipment for the next procedure. Performs other duties

as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department

• [Safety and Environment of Care] Applies appropriate use of PPE: follows the OSHA/Facility Infection Control policies for

handling blood or body substances, waste disposal for biohazardous and non-biohazardous waste and keeps a safe environment for

patients, visitors and co-workers. Operates and maintains equipment in a safe manner. Properly wears Dosimeter badge and seeks to

minimize radiation exposure

• [Image Quality and Documentation] Utilizes proper positioning criteria and technical exposure factors. Ensures study has correct

patient demographics and RT/LT annotation when post processing

• Performs other duties as assigned

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE STRONGLY PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of fluoroscopic equipment

• Ability to learn and master new tasks related to Interventional Radiology

• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of diverse backgrounds

• Independent judgment

• Ingenuity and initiative

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School Grad

Completion of a Radiologic Program 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Basic Interventional Radiology experience

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology (or healthcare-related field)

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

· Basic Life Support - CPR Cert

· Certified Radiographer

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About AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.

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