Special Procedures Technologist Chief | SVH (Erie)

Description

This full time position will work daytime hours with on call responsibilities.

GENERAL OVERVIEW :

Provides supervision of staff and area functions; serves as a physician liaison; and performs prescribed imaging and patient care services as per protocol.

Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to independently perform angio imaging per established protocols.

Prepares for and assists the physician while performing procedures. Prepares contrast media and / or medications within accepted scope of practice. (30%)

• Implements radiation and patient safety standards and provides technical expertise for development of protocols. (10%)
• Completes all required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocols, and image distribution. Charges for supplies and maintains needed inventory for procedures. (20%)
• Assists in the management of human resources and non-labor expenses and activities for the department; maintains a quality assurance program according to regulations established by regulatory bodies. (40%)
• Assists with tech scheduling, orientation and hiring of tech staff.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum

Minimum

Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year experience and / or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Radiography Certification and Registration American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• CPR certification may be required upon hire.
• 3 years as a Special Procedures Technologist, preferably in Interventional Radiology.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree.
• Vascular Interventional Radiography Certification and Registration (VI)

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