What are the responsibilities and job description for the Angiography Tech, Full Time, position at Unity Health White County?
1. Education: ARRT eligible candidates that have completed a cardiovascular program / internship or 1-2 years of radiology experience. Must be a registered member of the America Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Must be CPR certified. Must maintain certification while employed at UNITY HEALTH.
2. Training and Experience: Have a minimum of one year invasive vascular procedural experience or demonstrate knowledge and ability in cardiovascular procedures; or have a minimum of two years experience as a registered Radiologic Technologist and have demonstrated the ability and desire to assist with these procedures.
3. Job Knowledge: Must be familiar with angiographic and cardiac catheterization procedures. The Angiography Technologist must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to assist with angiographic procedures/care appropriate to the adolescent, adult and geriatric patients served in this department. The Angiography Technologist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
4. Safety Sensitive: YES
In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as "safety sensitive." A "safety sensitive" position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a "safety sensitive" position.
DESCRIPTION:
Under the general direction of the Physician who assists with all aspects of angiographic and cardiac catheterization procedures. Assists in other areas of the Department/Hospital as needed. Takes after hours call. Performs radiographic imaging of body parts as pertinent to the angiographic or cardiac procedure being performed.
Physical Effort: Good physical health is required. Must be able to work long hours standing and wearing lead protective aprons as necessary. Will be working in an area of ionizing radiation. Will work with patients with communicable diseases and may be exposed to blood and body fluids. Extensive amounts of assisting, pushing, pulling and lifting patients is required. Worker must adjust to performing routine, repetitive tasks without specific supervision.
Mental Effort: Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption and attend to tasks for 20-45 minutes at a time. Individual must be able to understand and relate to the concepts behind specific ideas and remember multiple tasks given to self and others over long periods of time. Must be able to communicate verbally, using advanced level of vocabulary. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and families of all age groups, all radiology/nuclear medicine staff, referring physicians and residents, nursing scheduling, patient escort services and administration who may or may not be under physical and/or emotional stress. Frequent interaction with personnel in other departments and with vendors. The ability to maintain confidential information.
