Interventional Radiology Tech - Commitment Incentive
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:
Demonstrates expert knowledge in a variety of functions requiring
considerable anatomic and physiologic
understanding, advanced 2D and 3D digital imaging operations,
excellent patient care, strict adherence to sterile technique, and
patient monitoring. Provides diagnostic and interventional
oncology, cardiothoracic, neuro, abdominal, vascular and vascular
surgery, pediatrics, musculoskeletal procedural imaging, as well as
endovascular cardiothoracic aortic repair with the utilization of
moderate sedation or general anesthesia. Vascular Interventional
staff are vital team members of the surgical oncology, IA Stroke,
Aortic Code Team, and Trauma services, and share responsibility of
Pulmonary Embolus Response Team (PERT) and Trans-Arterial Valve
Repair (TAVR) with Cardiac Services.Hours: Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Friday 7:30AM-6:00PM
1. Documentation Schedules patient for hospital transportation.
Coordinates with general anesthesia, med/surg teams, inpatient
chemo pharmacy, and intensive care units to minimize patient
delays. Creates procedural order, if necessary. Confirms patient
identity and that
correct procedural consent has been obtained. Knows acceptable lab
values and procedure contraindications and shares information with
attending physician if a variance is identified. Maintains room
procedure sheet for documentation of procedure performed and all
supplies used during the course of the procedure. Inputs necessary
procedural information (biopsy passes, intravascular pressure
measurements, lines, drains, mechanical thrombectomy attempts),
fluoroscopy time and dose measurement, and amount of sedation and
intravenous contrast used. Ensures proper primary and secondary
procedural coding based on procedural diagnostics and/or subsequent
intervention. Completes proper image manipulation and transmission
to IMPAX from fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, and IVUS units. Imports
prior CT scan data to fusion software for real-time roadmapping
during aortic repair. Records data for endovascular repair to
disk.
2. Equipment Operation: Provides high quality multi-modality
imaging support during interventional procedures using
fluoroscopic, ultrasound, and computed tomography equipment.
Demonstrates understanding of specialized imaging techniques to
achieve optimum results in patients with compromised cardiothoracic
output or evidence of malignancies that impede ideal circumstances
forprocedural imaging. Performs portable interventional procedures
requiring use of ultrasound equipment. Supports other clinical
partners, including but not limited to operating room radiologic
technologists and cardiac cath specialists during intra-operative
cases in which they require the use of interventional radiology
equipment and inventory. Performs image post-processing and quality
assurance of images. Performs systems checks and quality control
testing on equipment to determine functionality. Cleans
radiographic equipment and procedural suites. Operates single plane
and bi-plane digital imaging systems, ultrasound, CT scan, IVUS,
power injector, AngioJet, Penumbra, EKOS, CT fusion, iGuide
technology, radiofrequency, microwave, and cryoablation, and other
hard and software used for diagnostic and interventional
procedures. Notifies Clinical Supervisor/Imaging Manager of
equipment malfunction. Troubleshoots equipment functionality with
vendor tech support.
3.. Patient Care: Describes exam to patient, positions patient on
procedural table and assists with hemodynamic monitoring. Alerts
physician and nursing staff if a change in patient condition is
noted. Prepares patient for procedure using sterile technique.
Assists interventional proceduralist as first assist by offering
sterile back table and intraprocedural supply management. Assists
in administration and documentation of regulated pharmaceuticals
(intravenous contrast, heparin analogues). Practices optimum
radiation protection for patient and staff in the procedure room.
Aides in application of post procedural dressings. Ensures that all
anatomic or foreign body specimens are properly identified and
delivered to the appropriate collection site.
4. Set Up: Stages interventional suite for upcoming procedure by
preparing sterile trays and accessories, preparing imaging and
interventional equipment for operation, entering patient
information into all imaging systems, and obtaining pertinent
diagnostic information such as prior diagnostic imaging, medical
records and lab results, and using quality sterile technique to
prepare both the patient and the equipment. Ensures proper
pharmaceuticals are accounted for and ready for administration,
including chemotherapy, radionuclides, and intra-arterial/venous
contrast.
5. Supply Management: Complies with departmental and room supply
strategies by determining what items are needed as well as
anticipating patient needs and providing alternative items the
proceduralist may require, and re-stock area appropriately. Makes
lists and notifies Inventory Supervisor of supply needs. Performs
required procedure for the collection, cleaning, storage, packaging
and distribution of any and all tools/supplies to be sterilized.
Documents all supplies used during each procedure, as well as
patient charge information for billing purposes. Disposes of used
supply items and trays, including biohazardous waste and
chemopharmaceuticals.
6. Team Support: Assists physicians by providing all necessary
supplies and imaging and interventional equipment during procedures
such as catheters, guidewires, sheaths, embolization supplies,
stents, medications and miscellaneous supplies. Acts as first
assist to proceduralist, offering assistance in tableside
management of supplies as well as back table management. Aides
Clinical Supervisor in the onboarding of new employees and
precepting radiography students
7. May perform workflow coordinator responsibilities such as
coordinating staff schedules with interventional nursing, managing
patient workflow, acting as a liaison between Interventional
Radiology and the department of anesthesia, as well as other
hospital units to ensure continuity of care, and acting as team
lead in assigning additional technologist assignments and
responsibilities in lieu of the Clinical Supervisor.
Other InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:
Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Interventional RadiologyWork Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of
Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill , Interventional Radiology Tech - Commitment Incentive, Healthcare , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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