What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Radiology Technologist-Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm plus ~ ON CALL 1 night a week and position at Bayhealth?
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Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton . We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
- Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
- Disability and Life Insurance options
- On Site Child Care
- Educational Reimbursement
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: Kent Campus Hospital
Status: Full Time 80 Hours
Shift: Days
SALARY RANGE: 37.07 - 57.47HOURLY
General Summary:
Under the direction of the Site Manager and Radiology Supervisor, demonstrates competency and actively functions in Interventional and General Radiography procedures.
Responsibilities:
1. Prepares procedure room and patient for all interventional and x-ray studies. Properly disinfect all equipment after each patient, following cleaning policies and protocols. All dirty linen should be disposed and replaced after every patient. Monitor patient flow for efficient daily operations.
2. Educate patient regarding ordered procedure and answers any related question. Obtain patient history and written consent for exam. Verify patient information, check for appropriate ICD-9/10 codes. Utilize appropriate patient safety screening/consent forms to ensure all safety precautions have been addressed prior to procedure.
3. Performs Interventional Radiology procedures in accordance with established protocols. Positions patients and selects appropriate equipment necessary to accomplish all procedures depending upon the age of the patient and the physical capabilities. Monitors patient during procedures; notifies Radiologist of reactions or problems. Assist the radiologists when necessary. Venipuncture must be performed to a high quality standard. Every effort must be made to minimize patient discomfort
4. Competence with HIS, RIS, PHS and PACS. Demonstrates and maintains proficiency on all computer software and systems that are used daily in Diagnostic Imaging following established HIPAA guidelines. Each technologist is required to verify patient information, check for appropriate ICD-9 codes and perform other pertinent job functions necessary to process images for Bayhealth to provide the referring physicians with an accurate final report in a timely manner. Ensure quality images for all completed procedures prior to sending to the PACS System
5. Maintain adequate supplies. Responsible for stocking the room, as assigned, at the beginning of each shift and throughout the day to ensure that the room is always ready to perform the required procedures. Be aware of supply needs and par levels, and report all items that fall below par level to the designated person.
6. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education: Associate Degree; Radiologic Technology
- Credential(s): Basic Life Support
Registered Technologist, Radiography
Medical Radiologic Technologist - Experience: Required: 18 months experience in Radiology. Competency in components of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional, as appropriate.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education: Associate Degree; Radiologic Technology
- Credential(s): Registered Technologist, Computed Tomagraphy
- Experience: Required: 18 months experience in Radiology. Competency in components of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional, as appropriate.
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