Intervention Radiology Lead Tech - Full-Time 40 hours per/wk

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Intervention Radiology Lead Tech - Full-Time (40 hours per/wk)

Department:

Surgical Services

Location:

Rio Rancho, NM

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Job Summary

Manage, coordinate, organize, and maintain supplies, equipment and technology used in each invasive radiographic area (Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Catheterization Lab). Provide clinical radiologic care by using radiographic imaging modalities and procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, disability, impairment and illness. The delivery of quality service and positive interaction with customers is critical to the completion of all tasks. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups. Under general direction, Manage, coordinate, organize, and maintain supplies, equipment and technology used in each invasive radiographic area. Provide clinical radiologic care by using radiographic imaging modalities and procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, disability, impairment and illness. The delivery of quality service and positive interaction with customers is critical to the completion of all tasks. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops.

Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required

Follow prescribed techniques to administer specific radiation for imaging purposes; adjust equipment; calculate exposure factors; position and immobilizes patients, as necessary; use appropriate lead shielding

Operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices according to department standards

Provide patients education and consultation on disease management

Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor

Prepare and administer contrast media/agents

Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists

Assist physician with imaging process; follow Surgical Department protocols

Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA

Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures

Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents

Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning

Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as required

Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library; aid patients and transport them, as necessary

May be required to float to another work assignment/area

Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes

Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk

Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may not seem right

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

SRMC Core Values

Integrity:

Our words and actions match our values

To Serve:

We put the needs of others before our own

Excellence:

We strive to exceed expectations and/or standards in every activity, every encounter, and every initiative

Safety/Quality:

We provide evidence based care, programs, services, and an environment that achieves the best outcomes

Teamwork:

We enjoy the ability and power to work collaboratively to deliver exceptional service

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Education:

Associated Degree in Radiology

Licenses/Certifications

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Radiography)

NM Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program Licensure (formerly RTC)

CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30 calendar days of date of position

Work Experience:

6 months or more

Preferred Qualifications/Requirements

Work Experience:

1 years directly related experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Conditions of Employment

Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and a post offer drug screen.

Must be employment eligible as verified by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA).

Tuberculin Skin Test required annually

Working Conditions

Typical office and/or patient care, acute care hospital environment.

Must be able to travel locally between facilities and within the surrounding community.

Occasional exposure to minimal physical risk

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Company info

Sandoval Regional Medical Center