Graduate Radiographer - Corpus Christi, TX, United States - CHRISTUS Health

Description

This individual is responsible for helping perform a variety of complex specialized tasks operating fluoroscopy, computed tomography, laser, and ultrasonography equipment during vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures.

This individual is responsible for helping develop and implement systems to assure the smooth and efficient flow of patients for procedures in the Interventional labs.

Duties for this position include but are not limited to:

circulating and scrubbing roles during procedures, patient teaching, assisting with patient care within scope of practice, inventory management and schedule coordination.

Assists and provides diagnostic images for invasive procedures to include arteriography, insertions, perm catheter placement, stenting, dialysis dicots, thrombolytic procedures, angioplasty.

• Operates and manipulates the Special Procedures equipment and its component, assuring the patient's safety and comfort.
• Obtains optimum quality and accuracy of images.
• Assists in scheduling patients for procedures ensuring all appropriate supplies, equipment, and previous films are readily available for the Interventional Radiologist before the procedure is performed.
• Operates a variety of fixed and portable radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment located throughout the hospital including surgical suites and intensive care units.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

12 months training/experience in special procedures preferred

American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiology required

American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Post-Primary Pathway in Vascular Interventional Radiography certificate required within 2 years
Full Time

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