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Interventional Radiology - Inglewood California
Company: Business Professionals Networking
Location: Inglewood, California
Posted On: 05/01/2024
Breezy HR is offering all qualified Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals opportunities that fit their _needs and desires. We offer travel contracts, local contracts, and PRN opportunities for Healthcare Professionals in the Carolinas and throughout the nation! We are here to make working easy!
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The Angiography/Special Procedures Technologist will assist the Licensed Practitioner in the completion of fluoroscopic and specialized interventional and Neuro-Interventional procedures while using sterile technique. They prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations or facility policy.
**Job Details
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- 8 or 13-week travel contract
- Shift: Day 5x8 (7:00-15:30)
- Start ASAP or as soon as cleared
- Call would be every third day and the third weekend
Essential Job Functions
- Obtains and verifies patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
- Provides accurate explanations and instructions effectively to the patient and their care providers and addresses questions and concerns regarding the procedure.
- Determines all procedural requirements are in place to achieve a quality procedure.
- Assists Licensed Practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional and neuro-Interventional procedures.
- Administers contrast with a power injector as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Adheres to radiation safety rules and standards by applying principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
- Selects and operates the imaging equipment and/or associated equipment to achieve desired results.
- Verifies informed consent and completes pre, procedural and post procedure documentation.
- Completes timeouts as required per policy.
- Assesses patient risk for allergic reaction to contrast media prior to administration and can assist in the initial treatment of its adverse effects associated to its administration.
- Uses PACS (picture archival communication system) and other facilities systems with proficiency. Is aware of downtime procedures.
- Educates and monitors students and other health care providers
- Receives, relays and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record
- Maintains inventory and notifies appropriate personnel when supplies are needed.
*This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
- Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
- BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support- American Heart Association (preferred)
- Certification in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography R.T.(R)(CV)(ARRT) (preferred)
- Vascular-Interventional Radiology R.T.(R)(VI)(ARRT) (preferred)
- California licensure required
- CRT Certificate
Education/Training
- Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
- Must have experience performing Line Placements, Angiograms, Kyphoplasty, Percutaneous Nephrostomy Exam
- familiar with GE Innova equipment
Skills
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