Special Procedures Technician - Neurovascular

##### **Summary** ##### The Specials Technologist is responsible for the maintenance and quality of patient care in the Specials department and throughout the organization. ##### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** ##### These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned. * ##### Adheres to Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center * ##### Exhibits excellent customer reiationi-.to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. * ##### Must exhibit courteous communication skills and ability to work with others, exercising good judgment in performance of job duties. * ##### Works as a member of a quality team to continuously improve work quality. * ##### Confirms patient identification prior to procedure by verbal confirmation on outpatients and identification band on in-patients. ##### **Summary of Essential Job Functions** * ##### Follows protocols and procedures meeting department standards. * ##### Works closely with the radiology nurse and radiologists performing interventional procedures and angiograms. * ##### Utilizes assigned functions with the Radiology Information System to complete paperwork and to document contrast media reactions. * ##### Reviews patients charts for confirmation of physician's orders and follows written or/and verbal protocols and instructions. * ##### Communicates equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to appropriate supervisor. * ##### Utilizes hospital computer system to enter radiology and laboratory orders, charges, or credits. Uses schedule to maximum efficiency, maintains patient flow, and scheduling add-ons. * ##### Attends required meetings and in-services. * ##### Performs other duties as assigned. ##### **Supervisory Responsibilities** ##### **Reports to:** Radiology Supervisor, thought may be assigned work from Radiologist, Department Director, and Clinical Coordinator. ##### **Supervises:** None ##### **Qualifications** ##### To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. ##### Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ##### **Education and Experience** * ##### **Minimum Required Education:** Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology. * ##### **Preferred Education:** N/A * ##### **Experience:** Previous experience as a registered technologist. Preferred Cardiac Cath experience and/or willingness to cross train for shared lab. ##### **Certificates, Licenses, Registrations** * ##### ARRT Registered. * ##### BLS Certification required within 6 months. * ##### ACLS Certification required within 6 months. * ##### Must have ability to achieve proficiency in job within three months.