INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURAL TECHNOLOGIST

We Are Hiring! At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us! FTE: 0. Shift: Varies Location: RIVERSIDE 400 BUILDING Summary: The Interventional Procedural Technologist assist physicians with catheter and wire insertion/placement, set-up and maintenance of the sterile field, and operation of imaging systems in the Interventional Suites. The Technologist supports patient care for all procedural modalities in the department including, but not limited to, Interventional Radiology (IR), Invasive Cardiology (CCL), Electrophysiology (EP), Peripheral Vascular, and Neurointerventional. Experience/Education Requirements: Graduate of AMA and accredited program in medical imaging. Associates degree in radiologic sciences preferred. Preferred minimum 1 year work experience as a radiology technologist. Additional consideration given for interventional experience in cardiac catheterization, radiology special procedures, or neuroangiography. ARRT (RT) Required IEMA required in Radiologic Technology within 6 months of hire BLS required ALCS required within 3 months of hire Responsibilities: • Observes and maintains sterile field requirements and instrument/ supply handling techniques • Competently selects and operates radiographic equipment and/or associated accessories • Uses collimation as appropriate and applies principles of radiation safety to minimize risk to patient, others and self • May assist in hemodynamic monitoring and recording on current system • Prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media according to protocol • Maintains archival storage (PACS/CPACS) of digital images as appropriate • Conducts post procedural sheath removal and/or access site care • Responds to all unit and/or patient emergencies • Conducts staff, patient, and family education • Participates in quality assessment and improvement • May assist in patient admission process, post-procedural care, transportation of patients throughout the facility and patient discharge Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics • Good verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. • Able to effectively function within a multidisciplinary (Hybrid) team • Ability to adapt to changing environment and assignments Average Hours per Week: 30-40 Shift: Days with on-call responsibilities Credentials: Essential: * BLS * ACLS * AMER REGISTRY RADIOLOGIC TECH Education: Essential: * HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area. Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Other information: Exposure/Sensory Requirements Exposure to: Chemicals: Rare Video Display Terminals: Extreme Blood and Body Fluids: Regularly TB or Airborne Pathogens: Direct contact with patients and have potential of normal exposure to airborne pathogens. Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Needed for communication with patients, both visually and through speech for retrieval of information, procedure verification and post procedure routing. Vision: Needed to perform job duties, interpersonal interactions as well as utilizing technology equipment. Smell: Electrical/fire safety. Hearing: Needed for active listening to colleagues, patients, visitors, and others encountered in the course of job duties. Touch: Needed for operating computer equipment, key boarding of entry and/or other patient care functions. Activity/Lifting Requirements Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to: Sit: 20% Twist: 5% Stand: 50% Crawl: 0% Walk: 20% Kneel: 1% Lift: 5% Drive: 0% Squat: 5% Climb: 0% Bend: 5% Reach above shoulders: 5% The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below: Up to 10 lbs: Frequently Up to 20 lbs: Frequently Up to 35 lbs: Frequently Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally Up to 75 lbs: Not Required Up to 100 lbs: Not Required Over 100 lbs: Not Required Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): May need to assist patients from on to and off procedure table. Patient lifting equipment will be utilized in all appropriate situations. Protective lead aprons are worn during all procedures weighing approximately 15-20 lbs. Procedures can last up to 8 hours or more per shift. Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity: Sit: 96 Twist: 24 Stand: 144 Crawl: 0 Walk: 96 Kneel: 5 Lift: 24 Drive: 0 Squat: 2 Climb: 0 Bend: 24 Reach above shoulders: 5 Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): Simple grasp up to 15 lbs Pushing & pulling Normal weight: up to 50-200 lbs Fine Manipulation: Syringes & vials/O2 tanks/suction machines/film processor/x-ray table controls, checking pulses; catheters, sheaths and wires; applying electrodes and lead wires, working computer keyboards, computer mouse, etc. Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: bed locks, X-ray exposure foot pedal Environmental Factors & Special Hazards Environmental Factors (Time Spent): Inside hours: 8 Outside hours: 0 Temperature: Normal Range Lighting: Very Dark Noise levels: Average Humidity: Normal Range Atmosphere: Fumes, Odors Special Hazards: Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Radiation - Works in areas utilizing ionizing radiation materials made from high voltage electrical current, procedures may include usage of oxygen and heat sources. Protective Clothing Required: lead protective clothing when required.

Created: 2024-10-19