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Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Four, 10- hour shifts plus call

Work hours: 7:00am-530pm

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a credentialed physician, assists in routine diagnostic and highly complex invasive neuro and peripheral interventions while maintaining a sterile field. Performs various procedures that require independent judgment and high level of skill proficiency. The Interventional Technologist will assist in routine diagnostic and highly complex invasive neuro and peripheral interventions with care of critically ill patients. The scope of care includes age group adolescent thru geriatric.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Registered Cardio Interventional Specialist (RCIS), Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT(R)), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) required. In lieu of registry, Paramedic license, a license as a Practical Nurse, or a degree in a related healthcare field. Current BLS required upon hire, ACLS and NIHSS certifications required within 6 months of date of hire.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements: Associates Degree.

• Preferred Experience: One (1) year work experience in area of registry or license.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills

• Good assessment skills

• Ability to operate technical equipment
  

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensures that correct patient data is in the x-ray equipment and that correct technical factors for each patient are selected to achieve optimal picture quality.

• Preps the procedure room and equipment for procedure to be performed, to include cleaning, removal of trash, and restocking of room between cases.

• Maintaining sterile technique throughout invasive procedures.

• Prepares for procedure in terms of sterile supplies required and room set up.

• Ensures patients are prepped and draped appropriately, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

• Assists the Physician during neurovascular cases as evidenced by knowledge of selected equipment, selection and care of catheters, guidewires, stents, and other necessary supplies.

• Trained in vascular sheath removal with adequate hemostasis. If credentialed, has ability to deploy vascular closure devices using proper sterile technique.

• Performs and rotates through functions of scrub, circulating (not administering medications), and monitoring positions.

• Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots fluoroscopy and digital radiological equipment.

• Ensures that required pre-, intra-, and post- procedure documentation is present and accurate when documenting in patient EMR.

• Prepares and operates specialized equipment found in the neuro lab environment.

• Performs and documents daily operational functions on procedure room equipment on designated documentation form.

• Ensures that patient procedures/supply charges are accurate.

• Ability to take call shifts with a response time of 30 minutes.

• Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development.

• Assists in orientation of new staff and/or serves as a mentor.

• Serves as facilitator between staff and manager providing feedback as necessary.

• Completes unit based skills annually.

• Attends mandatory educational classes pertaining to new equipment, procedures, supplies, and new technology. Responsible for continuing education for required certifications.

• Assists with the documentation for the department's PI programs and participates in the department's process improvement initiatives.

• Performs special projects/duties as requested and according to established time frames.
  

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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