Vasular Radiology Technologist, PRN, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Location: Winston Salem, NC

• PRN - As needed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree from an approved school of Radiologic Technology.

• Completion of Special Procedures Training Program or one year experience as a technologist in Special Procedures.

• Completion of one week sterile technique training program to be provided by the OR education coordinator, if no prior Special Procedures experience or/with surgical technique

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required.

• CPR certification required - BLS.

• Registered Cardiovascular-Interventional Technologist ( ARRT- CV or VI) preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations.

• Provides technologist coverage for 24-hour emergency endovascular surgical services.

• Performs or assists in performing procedures and/or diagnostic tests and/or therapeutic exams, as well as maintains files and compiles records according to procedure as required for accurate and current departmental records and/or reports.

• Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote and improve quality patient care and maintains appropriate education/credentials to accomplish work objectives.

• Performs routine analysis on imaging equipment to assure proper working conditions and a minimum of downtime.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good oral, written, and listening communication skills

• Ability to work independently and prioritize clinical responsibilities

• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems

• Training skills

• Knowledge of vascular anatomy

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases

• Possibe exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases

• Possible exposure to toxic chemicals

• Regular exposure to low-level radiation

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements

• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances

• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

• Handles emergency or crisis situations

• May perform emergency care

• Subject to long irregular hours

• Requires judgment action which could result in the death of a patient Required protective equipment including eye protection, face protection, gown, lead apron, mask, sterile and non-sterile medical gloves