Angiography Technologist

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Angiography Technologist','Full-time','Professional Clinical/Allied Health','1','1','80','80','Occasional','Occasional','TEXAS-HOUSTON-ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER','','!*!POSITION SUMMARYOperates diagnostic equipment and Performs a variety of technical angiography procedures. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests inclusive of positioning patient, and calibration of equipment and documentation of findings. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES1. Performs angiography exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols 2. Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards 3. Problem-solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative or CES regarding equipment problems 4. Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed during/ after each procedure, and that special precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards 5. Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained 6. Completes all clinical supply inventory, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedure 7. Demonstrates competency in PACS process and Performs daily QA process 8. Actively Participates with patient testing, performing routine, non-routine, urgent, and emergent patient requests 9. Communicates with Patient Transportation, Nursing Units, Physician Offices, and other diagnostic areas to ensure that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner 10. Ensures that patient orientation, patient preparation and patient teaching is provided prior, during and following the test completion 11. Reviews the physician order to verify the type of diagnostic test requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent 12. Provides specific diagnostic test information to the patient ensuring that the patient is aware of the diagnostic test involvement 13. Obtains patient history according to specific departmental procedural protocol 14. Positions the patient for the examination according to specific departmental protocol 15. Selects the specific equipment pre-sets and modifies the settings to ensure that optimal image is obtained 16. Assumes responsibility for the safety, emotional and physical comfort of patients while they are in the technologists care 17. Adheres to hospital guidelines on maintaining sterile fields 18. Responsible for monitoring and recording radiation dose levels 19. Performs required image post processing 20. When needed, scrubs in to assist Radiologists in performance of sterile procedures during the interventional test/treatment. Anticipates Radiologist's needs during the procedure by preparing catheters, coils, guides, etc. in anticipation of their use.','!*!MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Licensure Required: *Associate’s Degree Radiology program; *Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R ); must maintain current *Licensed by Texas Department of Health as a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT); must maintain current *Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required (CPR)/BLSMinimum Experience *One (1) experience as a RadiographerMinimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities *Good alpha/numeric dexterity and handwriting skills *Interpersonal skills for communication with patients, visitors, physicians and other hospital personnel. *Must have good written and oral communication skills DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in position. ','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2018-R0145873','CHI St. Luke's Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center','Angiography Technologist

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