Radiology Angiographer Neuro FT Days

Position Summary

RADIOLOGY ANGIOGRAPHER

Position Summary Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for procedures while adhering to radiation safety principles.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions • Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care. • Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures and protocols. • Assists the physician in producing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention. • Assist physician in all procedures as necessary. • Ensures that the patient’s education of procedure performed, needs, safety and comfort are met while in their care. • Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality. • Adheres to Baptist Health mission statements and commitment to excellence standards. • Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs. • Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results. • Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history and assures that the information is accurately documented and communicated to appropriate team members. • Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation. • Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated. • Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self and others. • Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks. • Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration with and without use of power injectors. • Applies sterile techniques and, appropriate standard precautions in utilizing Personal Protective equipment (PPE) to prevent crosscontamination in accordance with OH policy and training procedures. • Administers medical aid as required in cases of adverse reaction to contrast medication and/or other emergencies. • Assists in supervision of student technologists and training of new technologists. • Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately. • Demonstrates proficiency in supply usage, charging and documentation. • Ensures safety of all customers • Locates, uses and troubleshoots complex technical equipment/instruments. Acts as a resource for its operation and training. • Maintains use of customer service skills in communication with all Baptist Health staff, visitors and co-workers. • Maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies, equipment, resources, tools and forms. • Performs as a mentor/preceptor for new staff while maintaining high standards of patient care, documentation, and professionalism. • Understands application and technical aspects of all equipment and supplies used in all procedures. • Ensures case turnover time to be within established department standards by maintaining proper workflow and prioritizing optimize patient care. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures

Qualifications

Education/Training Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Licensure/Certification • Valid Certified Radiologic Technologist licensure by the State of Alabama and • Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification

Experience None.