What are the responsibilities and job description for the RADIOLOGY SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECHNOLOGIST- ANGIOGRAPHY position at Excela Health?
Job Summary
Overall Objectives
Responsible for the daily operations of the Angio Department by providing first line guidance to staff in the performance of duties and monitoring exam quality control. Under the direction of the radiologist, perform angiographic procedures following prescribed protocols and procedures and assist in the development of new procedures and protocols. Uses computers to process radiographic studies and patient billing information. Demonstrates competence in the assessment, range of treatment, and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age and disability of the patient being treated.
Essential Job Functions
- Collects pertinent data about the patient and the procedure.
- Reconfirms the patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.
- Provides information to patients about the procedure.
- Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.
- Administers contrast agents according to established guidelines.
- Monitors patient during exam for adverse reaction to contrast media.
- Maintains constant communication with patient during procedure.
- Obtains optimum images during scan.
- Reformats images as needed to better visualize anatomy or pathology according to established guidelines.
- Sends images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist.
- Assists Radiologist with interventional procedures.
- Documents information about patient care, exams, and patient history in appropriate record.
- Verifies correct order is entered into HIS / RIS.
- Documents appropriate patient history into PACS system.
- Documents any exceptions to the established guidelines.
- Scans appropriate documents into PACS system.
- Facilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner.
- Works with Centralized Scheduling, nursing units, and ER to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders.
- Response to emergency call per department procedures.
- Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
- Assures adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.
- Reports equipment malfunction to service provider / supervisor.
- Implements downtime procedures, as necessary.
- Initiates established downtime procedures during HIS / RIS and PACS downtime.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Required Qualifications / Experience
Preferred Qualifications / Experience
License, Certification & Clearances
Supervisory Responsibilities
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
Equal Employment Opportunity
Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
Extreme Cold
Heights
Confined Spaces
Extreme Noise(>
85dB)
Mechanical Hazards
Use of Vibrating Tools
Operates Vehicle
Operates Heavy Equipment
Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices
Rotates All Shifts
8 Hours Shifts
10-12 Hours Shifts
On-Call
Overtime ( 8 / hrs / shift; 40 / hrs / wk)
Travel Between Sites
Direct Patient Care
Respirator Protective Equipment
Eye Protection
Head Protection (hard hat)
Hearing Protection
Hand Protection
Feet, Toe Protection
Body Protection
Latex Exposure
Solvent Exposure
Paint (direct use) Exposure
Dust (sanding) Exposure
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
Blood / Body Fluid Exposure
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
Mist Exposure
Wax Stripper (direct use)
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Laser Exposure
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Bending (Stooping)
Sitting
Walking
Climbing Stairs
Climbing Ladders
Standing
Kneeling
Squatting (Crouching)
Twisting / Turning
Keyboard / Computer Operation
Gross Grasp
Fine Finger Manipulation
Hand / Arm Coordination
Pushing / Pulling(lbs. of force)
Carry
Transfer / Push / Pull Patients
Seeing Near w / Acuity
Feeling (Sensation)
Color Vision
Hearing Clearly
Pulling / Pushing Objects Overhead
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
Reaching Forward
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
When lift requirement is more than 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.
