Interventional Radiologist Technician

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Assists physicians in performing all types of interventional radiology procedures.  Responsible for the operation and quality control of the radiological equipment in accordance with FMC policies, procedures and training.

Assists with the inventory and ordering of supplies. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Performs various activities necessary for the preparation of the patient and the procedure room for the radiology procedures in compliance with FMCNA policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.


* Reviews patient specific procedure orders to determine materials/supplies that will be needed.


* Sets up/ stocks the procedure room/procedure trays with all needed supplies and interventional equipment prior to procedure and cleans procedure room post procedure, including cleaning of equipment/machinery.


* Conducts all necessary preparations of the patient procedure room and documents when appropriate.


* Explains procedure to the patient, answers questions and addresses patient concerns.


* Assists with preparing the patient for the surgical procedure by positioning, shaving and prepping.


* Performs patient transfers and positioning of patients and transports patient to and from procedure room.


* Inputs patient data into the C-Arm.


* Acts as scrub assistant assisting the physician during interventional procedures under fluoroscopy; maintaining a sterile technique according to the established company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.


* Complies with HIPPA policies and standards in regards to patient confidentiality.


* Processes x-ray images and archives to a CD or DVD to comply with FMCNA policies and procedures for patient medical records and state regulations.


* Provides outstanding quality of patient care by supporting and driving FMCNA quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of FMCNA CQI tools.


* Assists with implementing FMCNA quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve FMCNA quality standards.


* Ensures medical records are accurate, complete and in compliance with FMCNA policies and procedures.  Maintains integrity of medical records, filing paperwork in patient files according to policies and procedures and performing audits on a regular basis.


* Assists with maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics.

Ensures all areas are clean, sanitary and safe on a daily basis Ensures all facility equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment on a daily basis before and after procedures.


* Makes recommendations regarding replacement of equipment and repairs.


* Assists with disposal of hazardous waste materials, dirty linen and rugs.


* May perform instrument sterilization and package surgical instruments.


* Prepares, organizes, and effi...