Job detail

Interventional Neuro Technologist

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga

#CPR #Sterile Technique #ARRT #Radiation Safety #PACS #Radiologic Technology #AHA Basic Life Support #Penumbra #Pressure Monitoring

Quick overview

Responsible for all aspects of care for adult patients undergoing procedures in the Interventional Neurology Lab. Duties include scrubbing in to assist physicians, operating specialized physiologic monitoring equipment, and ensuring radiation safety.

Requirements summary

Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology school and hold AHA Basic Life Support - CPR certification upon hire. ARRT Registered Technologist Radiography certification is required within 12 months of hire.

professional certificateWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMedication AdministrationPatient CareSterile TechniqueRadiation SafetyPhysiologic MonitoringBlood Sample ManagementRadiographic Equipment TroubleshootingPACS Data Storage

Job description

Where You’ll Work CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians. Job Summary and Responsibilities Monday-Friday **Call is requirement of this position. Must be able to respond onsite within 30 minutes of the call.*
The Interventional Technologist is responsible for all aspects of care related to adult inpatients or outpatients undergoingprocedures in the Interventional Neurology Lab. Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailedassignments and interventions. Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, uniqueto the patient. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of professional work to beperformed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities andqualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Call is requirement of this position. Must be able to respondonsite within 30 minutes of the call. ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES1. Effective verbal and written communication skills2. Sterile technique, scrub and assist physician during cases3. Administration and knowledge of medications given to the patient under the supervision of the physician4. Operate physiologic monitoring equipment5. Operate all equipment related to IN procedures (Penumbra, IVUS, ISTAT, MedRad injector, manualthrombectomy, pressure monitoring, venous Doppler, etc.)6. Management of blood samples and calculations7. Use of general patient care equipment and communication equipment8. Successfully complete all annual competencies9. Use of unit-specific equipment (computers, copiers, etc.)10. Daily QA and trouble-shooting skills for radiographic equipment11. Knowledge, advocate, and employ techniques for radiation safety12. Knowledge of PACS data storage system13. Good telephone and communication skills14. Ability to adapt to changes in health care technology15. Other duties assigned by management Job Requirements Required Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology, upon hire and Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, within 12 - months or AHA Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Interventional Neuro Technologist

Quick overview

Requirements summary

Job description

More openings at Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga

More district openings

Similar live jobs